SS Characteristics of a Civilization

Has control over the people; creates laws and rules;

• religion

• government

• economy

• citizens

The belief system of a civilization

• government

• social classes

• religion

• arts

people pay taxes for services

• system of tribute

• trade

• infrastructure

• written language

When civilizations grow more than they need, they have surplus food and are able to trade with other places. What does the word surplus mean?

• Too little

• Extra

• Just enough

• Rotten

Civilizations expressed themselves through music, dancing, sculptures, and art, theater, etc. What is this category called?

• Arts

• Religion

• Technology

• Written Language/Learning

People who have a lot of money are called the ________________________ class.

People who have little to no money are in the ________________________ class.

True or False: All civilizations have the same religion, which is worshipping many gods

• True

• False

Things every citizen should be free to do or have

• rights

• responsibilities

Things that every citizen should do

• rights

• responsibilities