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Chiefdom Form Political Organization Rule Hereditary Leader Held

Front chiefdom
Back Form of political organization with rule by a hereditary leader who held power over a collection of villages and towns. Less powerful than kingdoms and empires, they were based on gift giving and commercial links.

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