Features of a Civilization

What is a civilization?

• uncivilized society containing nomadic hunter-gatherers

• A culture marked by developments in arts, sciences, government and social structure

• Not having a state of culture

• uneducated society of hominids living in caves

How many features are there in a civilization?

• 7

• 6

• 8

• 5

This feature is needed to oversee irrigation projects, ensure that a steady food supply was available, issue laws, organize defense and collect taxes

• Religion

• Specialized Labor

• Organized Government

• Arts and Architecture

This feature of a civilization made it possible for one person to no longer have to master all the skills. People could now have different jobs and become artisans, singers, dancers, craftsmen ect.

• Cities

• )rganized Government

• Job Specialization

• Public Works

Buildings were constructed in order to remind people of the strength and power of their government.

• Religion

• Arts and Architecture

• Public Works

• Social Class

Ancient people were mostly known as being polytheistic, worshiping many gods.

• Relgion

• Organized Government

• Public Works

• Art and Architecture

Check all that relate to the Social Class feature of a civilization

• People were ranked according to their jobs

• Priests and nobles were at the top

• slaves were at the bottom

• sacrifices and ceremonies were required for priests

This feature of a civilization helps to aid and benefit the community

• Religion

• Organized Government

• Art and Architecture

• Public Works

This feature of a civilization helped citizens keep records on trade goods and food storage

• Religion

• Writing

• Art and Architecture

• Organized Government