Characteristics of Civilization

Civilizations developed new technologies such as farming techniques, irrigation systems, and weapons

• Suplus food

• Cities and Infrastructure

• Technology

• Arts

Religions are the belief system of a civilization. Civilizations may have many gods, or the king or rules may be believed to be a god.

• Religion

• Economy, Trade, and Job Specialization

• Technology

• Arts

Civilizations grow and farm crops and livestock. They have been able to grow more than they need. This allows the civilization to trade and increase wealth.

• Religion

• Surplus food

• Technology

• System of tribute

Civilizations pay taxes for services provided by the government.

• Government and social classes

• Cities and infrastructure

• technology

• System of Tribute

Civilizations have a form of government that has control over the people and creates laws and rules. This government also protects the civilization and defines social class.

• Religion

• Government and Social Classes

• Written language and Learning

• Surplus food

Civilizations build buildings, tombs, temples, roads, waterways, and irrigation systems.

• Surplus food

• Technology

• Cities and Infrastructure

• Religion

Civilizations have resources that they trade. This trade develops an economy that allows wealth to be created. Workers begin to focus on and specialize in one type of job.

• Economy, Trade, and Job Specialization

• System of Tribute

• Arts

• Cities and Infrastructure

Civilizations created creative and cultural expressions through music, dance, sculptures, architecture, and art.

• Economy, Trade, and Job Specialization

• Written Language and Learning

• Arts

• Surplus Food

Civilizations established and accumulated their knowledge. This came in the form of written language, math, science, and technology/innovation.

• Surplus Food

• Written Language and Learning

• Religion

• Government and Social Classes