Check your understanding - Unit 2

A civilization is

• A civilization is a group of animals living together in the wild.
• A civilization is a term used to describe a group of people living away from the rest of the world.

• A civilization is a complex human society that is characterized by advanced social, political, and cultural development.
• A civilization is a type of ancient weapon used in warfare.

A civilization is different than a culture because

• A civilization is the same as a culture
• A civilization only refers to technological advancements
• A civilization is only found in mountainous areas

• A civilization refers to a complex society with advanced infrastructure and institutions, while culture refers to the beliefs, customs, and arts of a particular group.

The characteristics of a civilization are

The six main characteristics of a civilization are combined into one acronym

G stands for Geography which includes information about

• Earth's atmosphere and weather patterns.

• How people interact and adapt to Earth's surface, climate, and natural resources.

• human population and cultural diversity.

• Earth's core and tectonic plates.

R is for religion which means

• R is for robot which means a machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically
• R is for restaurant which means a place where people pay to sit and eat meals that are cooked and served on the premises
• R is for race which means the speed at which someone or something moves
• Religion is the belief in and worship of a controlling power, especially a God or gods.

A is for achievements which means

P is for politics which means

• P is for politics which means the study of rocks and soil
• P is for politics which means the activities used to gain power in a government or spread power through war.

• P is for politics which means the practice of yoga and meditation
• P is for politics which includes art and music

E is for economy which include

• currency

• trade

• farming

• music

• how people make money