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 _______ to organize people, coordinate large-scale projects, and regulate the food surplus.

Back

established

Front

Governments were established to ________, coordinate large-scale projects, and regulate the food surplus.

Back

organize people

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