Features of a civilization

Front

Food ________ led to larger populations

Back

surpluses

Front

As the population grew, villages transformed into _____-

Back

thriving cities.

Front

As food _______ grew, people could make a living doing something other than farming.

Back

surpluses

Front

Jobs became _________and some people became the religious and political leaders while others became artisans (skilled craftspeople) who made cloth, pottery, tools, and more.

Back

specialized

Front

__________ were established to organize people, coordinate large-scale projects, and regulate the food surplus.

Back

Governments

Front

Governments were established to organize people, coordinate large-scale projects, and __________.

Back

regulate the food surplus

Front

Governments also created ______, collected taxes, and oversaw the military.

Back

laws

Front

Most ancient people were _________(worshiped multiple gods and goddesses)

Back

polytheistic

Front

Civilizations created _____ to worship and gain the favor of their gods.

Back

complex rituals

Front

They built temples, had priests who oversaw their religious life, prayed, and offered ________ to their gods

Back

sacrifices