Characteristics of a Civilization

Open Ended

Beyond physical resources like water, what is one rule or value that helps a community stay peaceful and organized?

Open Ended

What do we need to live together in a community?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a civilization as described in the lesson?

• People living together in large, organized communities

• Complex rules and government to maintain order

• Specialized jobs where people focus on specific skills

• Lack of shared culture with art, religion, and technology

Open Ended

How does a stable food supply contribute to the development and growth of a civilization?

Multiple Select

Which features are essential for an organized government in a civilization? Select all that apply.

• Leaders chosen to make decisions

• Food surpluses

• Legal systems to settle disputes

• Building large projects like walls or canals

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Open Ended

Compare the role of social structure and writing systems in maintaining order within a civilization.

Open Ended

How did job specialization and advanced cities contribute to the development of early civilizations?

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Multiple Choice

Which characteristic of civilization ensures survival and allows for population growth and surplus?

• Stable Food Supply

• Government

• Religion

• Social Structure

Multiple Choice

What is one characteristic of a civilization that helps people organize and live together?

• Shared values and rules

• Physical resources like water

• Individual freedom without structure

• Isolation from others