Characteristics of Civilization

Which of the following is NOT a necessary characteristic of a civilization?

• Religion

• Writing

• Education

• Government

The priests were near the top of the social structure. What does this show about the people of ancient Sumer?

• They cared about the priests, but not the king.

• The people had no interest in religion.

• Religion was an important part of their lives.

• The people believed in only one god.

The belief system of a civilization; one God or many Gods

• Surplus Food

• Cities and Infrastructure

• Religion

• Written Language and Learning

Creative and cultural expression such as music, dance, and painting

• Trade

• Arts

• Written Language and Learning

• Religion

Growing enough food for families and having extra to sell.

• Written Language and Learning

• Surplus Food

• Arts

• Trade

Establish rules and laws to protect the people of the civilization.

• Government

• Trade

• Infrastructure

• Arts

Inventions that make life easier

• system of tribute

• technology

• religion

• surplus of food

Sumerians invented the plow to help them gather crops. This affected which characteristics?

• religion

• written language

• arts and entertainment

• stable food supply

Egyptians built pyramids as tombs for pharaohs. Which characteristic does this demonstrate?

• social structure

• written language

• stable food supply

• arts and entertainment

In ancient India, people would play Pachisi, a game. Which characteristic does this demonstrate?

• social structure

• stable food supply

• written language

• arts and entertainment