Part VI: Characteristics of Civilizations

All civilizations share similar characteristics. Can you list some of them?

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A type of government that is led by a supreme leader such as a king or queen is called a...

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

Who did NOT belong into the highest social class?

• Rulers

• Priests

• Artisans

• Government officials

• Warriors

Farmers, artisans, and craftspeople belong to the__________ class.

• medium

• high

• low

• middle

Social classes_______________

• No longer exist today

• Exist only in a few countries today

• still exist today

• are no longer considered important

True or False? Slaves were not considered members of any social group.

• True

• False

As early civilizations formed, people used writing to (select all that apply).

• Keep accurate records

• Preserve history

• Tell stories

• All of these!

• Communicate with others

True or False? Early civilizations often portrayed their gods and goddesses in their art.

• True

• False

True or False? The largest social group in early civilizations was made up of free people, including farmers, artisans, and craftspeople.

• True

• False