what is a civilization?. evidence of ancient civilizations
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What is a civilization?
Evidence of Ancient Civilizations
What is a civilization?Civilization is a sophisticated
culture possessing 5 key traits:
–Advance Cities
–Specialized Workers
–Record Keeping
–Advanced Technology
–Complex Institutions
Key Traits of CivilizationsAdvance Cities :
–Centers of trade
–Provide protection from outside forces
Key Traits of CivilizationsSpecialized Workers :
–Civilizations must have workers to carry out specialized duties. Each worker has a skill that allow them to contribute to society
Key Traits of Civilizations
Record Keeping :
–Allows civilizations to communicate rules, keep track of trade and population, and record histories
Key Traits of Civilizations
–Advanced Technology:
–Inventions help advance societies by making work easier
Key Traits of CivilizationsComplex Institutions :
–Government allows for order and stability in civilizations
–Advanced civilizations built temples in cities to worship deities
How & Why Did Civilizations Begin?
Why Did Civilizations Begin?People naturally have 3 needs
that they want to be met:
–FoodFood—leads to trade
–SecuritySecurity—leads to government
–CreativityCreativity—leads to cultureAll 3 together lead to people
forming civilizations
Examine Some Important Information
about the 4 Major River Valley Civilizations
Characteristics of Early Civilizations
Mesopotamia Egypt India (Indus Valley)
China
Advanced Cities
Specialized Workers
Record Keeping
Advanced Technology
Complex Institutions