6.04 Key Characteristics of Civilizations CQs

How did religion contribute to civilizations according to the text?

• Provided a sense of purpose and explanation of the world

• Led to conflicts and wars

• Had no impact on civilizations

• Was only practiced by a small minority

What does culture encompass?

• Beliefs and customs

• Science and technology

• Geography and climate

• Mathematics and logic

What allowed civilizations to focus on other advancements?

• Political stability

• Religious beliefs

• Stable food supply

• Technological innovation

How does social structure help people?

• By providing a sense of belonging

• By enforcing strict rules

• By promoting individualism

• By encouraging isolation

What did writing allow civilizations to do?

• Record their history and knowledge

• Build skyscrapers

• Create advanced technology

• Establish trade routes

What is one of the key roles of government in a civilization?

• Enforcing laws

• Providing entertainment

• Managing social media

• Building houses

How did technology impact the growth of civilizations?

• It had no impact at all

• It made life easier and more efficient

• It made life more difficult and less efficient