Answer:
sovereignty 
Explanation: with sovereignty, a state can rule itself and can govern how they see fit.
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
Solutrean Hypothesis, Hope this helps :]
 
        
             
        
        
        
In general, when anything is "merit based" it means that it relies strictly on the knowledge and ability of the person in question, instead of special privilege such as family connections. <span />
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
I think its paper 
Explanation:
The Europeans made a paper factory before anything else, I'm not 100% sure, and sorry if you get it wrong.