Video: Features of a Civilization Quiz

What is the main reason why different peoples formed civilizations?

• To have access to free Wi-Fi

• To behave in a civilized manner

• To find sources of food and water

• To build cities and walls

Where did the first civilizations form?

• Europe and Australia

• Africa and Asia

• North and South America

• Antarctica and the Arctic

What was the importance of water for early civilizations?

• To provide protection from enemies

• To have access to fresh water and food

• To build cities and walls

• To develop specialized jobs

What was the discovery that led to the formation of early civilizations?

• Writing

• Agriculture

• Specialized jobs

• Social structure

What is one characteristic of civilization?

• Moving farmland

• Hunting and gathering

• Specialized jobs

• Slow technological advancement

What is the purpose of writing in civilizations?

• To record laws and government rules

• To create specialized jobs

• To pass down information to future generations

• To develop social structures

What is the Code of Hammurabi?

• A famous artwork from ancient civilizations

• A book about farming techniques

• A set of laws for cities

• A religious belief system

What is a characteristic of a civilization's social structure?

• Everyone has the same rules and roles

• Only royalty has specialized jobs

• Slaves have the highest social status

• Different people have different rules and roles

What is culture in the context of civilizations?

• The language spoken by a group of people

• The food choices available in an area

• The beliefs and rituals of a civilization

• The clothing worn by people

What is the purpose of belief systems in civilizations?

• To create disharmony and hurt people

• To teach good behavior and values

• To control people and limit their freedom

• To make it rain and create good fortune