7 Characteristics of Civilization

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Surplus of Food

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To trade for other goods and store food for non growing seasons

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Record Keeping

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Pass down information by speaking or writing down information

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Cities provide:

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protection, markets for trade, government buildings, help from others

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Social Stratification

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People at the top have the most wealth and power. People at the bottom have the least amount of wealth and the least power

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Specialized Jobs

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People trained in a specific skill and everyone plays an important role in society.

(Experts in their field)

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Religion

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Provides a sense of community and helps explain un-explainable events

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Government

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Provides protection and laws for a society

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Education

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To be trained in a specific skill

Ex. a blacksmith

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ART

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Art tells stories about society

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Architecture

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Provides safety and shelter from the elements