8 Characteristics of a Civilization

What is a civilization?

• A group of people who know about farming, trade, government, art, and science

• A group of people who live in the forest

• A group of people who only know about farming

Why did farmers settle near rivers?

• To grow extra food

• To find gold

• To avoid wild animals

What was one effect of farmers growing extra food?

• They moved to the mountains

• They stopped farming

• More people could live in the city

Why did people need to write in ancient times?

• To write about beliefs, trade, and food.

• To decorate their homes.

• To learn new languages.

Why did people need to pick a special skill to learn?

• Because one person couldn't do everything by themselves.

• Because it was fun to learn new skills.

• Because they wanted to impress others.

Where were the most important people placed in the social hierarchy?

• At the bottom

• At the top

• They were not placed in the hierarchy

What is religion?

• A way to understand science

• A way to believe in how the world was made and why we are here

• A political system

Art is a way for people to

• Do math

• Share important ideas

• Grow food

What is the purpose of public works?

• To help

• To earn money for the government.

• To promote tourism in the city.