question which is the best definition for empire? responses an area where independent states join together for the purpose of trade but retain self-rule an area where independent states join together for the purpose of trade but retain self-rule a region where a people have developed certain characteristics, such as government and trade a region where a people have developed certain characteristics, such as government and trade a government in which a single ruler makes and enforces the laws of the land a government in which a single ruler makes and enforces the laws of the land an area or political unit in which formerly independent states are under the control of one ruler an area or political unit in which formerly independent states are under the control of one ruler
