Seven Characteristics of a Civilization Flashcard

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Which characteristic begins with an Sp

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Specialization

Front

Which characteristic begins with a G?

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Government

Front

Which characteristic begins with a T?

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Technology

Front

Which characteristic begins with a W?

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Written Language

Front

When problems arise, you find solutions and new ways to do things. Examples of this are the wheel, a plow, irrigation, and arches.

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Technology

Front

Which characteristic begins with a C?

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Cities

Front

What does a pyramid structure with wealthy kings and priests at the top, merchants, artists, soldiers, and farmers in the middle, and slaves at the bottom represent?

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Social System

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This was invented to keep records of things that were bought and sold. This was also used so that the citizens knew the rules and laws of the society. In Mesopotamia, it is called Cuneiform and tools you use are a stylus and clay tablet.

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Written Language

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A stable food supply led to the development of people living together in groups. They had a brick-lined wall surrounding the homes and ziggurat and a king was in charge. They also controlled the surrounding land and each worshiped its own god.

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Cities

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People living together in large groups called for the creation of this characteristic. Hammurabi wrote this down and citizens were held accountable.

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Government