8 Features of Civilization

Successful civilizations have many of these including a capital with common features.

• Religion
• Cities
• Government
• language

The Ancient Greeks worshipped in temples and had many polytheistic gods.  This is an example of what cultural universal?

• Religion
• Cities
• Art and Architecture
• Government

Greeks built three different types of columns.  This is an example of what cultural universal?

• Religon
• Government
• Cities
• Art and/or Architecture

The Greeks practiced a direct democracy where all citizens met in the agora to discuss laws and vote on them.  This is an example of which cultural universal?

• Writing and Literature
• Religion
• Public Works
• Government

The ancient Greeks built theatre for all to have entertainment and watch great plays.  This was located in the agora which was the center of every city with activities and business.  Building a theatre or agora for the good of all is what cultural universal?

• Religion
• Government
• Public Works
• Art and Architcture

There were many different jobs in Ancient Greece such as olive and grape farmers, mathematicians, soldiers, and architects.  This is an example of...

• Public Works
• Art and Architecture
• Job Specialization
• Social Class

There were many different jobs in Ancient Greece such as olive and grape farmers, soldiers, and architects.  This is an example of...

• Public Works
• Art and Architecture
• Job Specialization
• Social Class

Male, natural born citizens were the highest ranking members of Greek cities.  Slaves were on the bottom and natural born women and children remained in the middle. This is an example of what cultural universal?

• Government
• Job Specialization
• Social Class
• Writing

The Iliad and the Odyssey are two Greek stories you'll read in high school.  These are examples of what cultural universal?

• Social Classes
• Religion
• Writing and Literature
• Government

Which of these is NOT one of the 8 cultural universals required for a successful civilization?

• Public Works
• Science and Technology
• Centralized Government
• Complex Religion