Chapter 3 Characteristics of Civilization

Front

What is the term for "the way of life of a certain group of people at a certain time"?

Back

Culture

Front

What is the branch of science concerned with the properties of metal?

Back

Metallurgy

Front

What is a man-made system for moving water to where it can be used to grow crops called?

Back

Irrigation

Front

What is developed when people build buildings and roads in cities?

Back

Infrastructure

Front

What is developed when people create tools and processes such as farming methods and metallurgy?

Back

Technology

Front

What is one way people keep track of knowledge?

Back

By creating records

Front

What is the term for when people share values, goals, and practices?

Back

Culture

Front

Some members of society deciding to become scribes, warriors, and merchants rather than farmers describes what characteristic of civilization?

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Specialization of labor

Front

What characteristic of civilization allowed members to specialize?

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Abundance of resources

Front

Which characteristic of civilization influenced the jobs people have and their rank in society?

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Social Structure