Eight Features of a Civilization

Which are indicators of a civilization? (pick all that apply!)

• Specialized Jobs

• Surplus of Food

• Architecture

• Written Language

Sumerians invented a form of writing called cuneiform which was written on a clay tablet with a reed stylus.

• government

• highly developed culture

• social classes

• specialization & trade

Successful civilizations have many of these including a capital with common features.

• Religion

• Cities

• Government

• language

Which feature of a civilization is shown here?

• Religion

• Technology

• Government and Laws

• Specialized Jobs

Which of the following is considered a feature of a civilization?

• Advanced Cities

• Nomadic Lifestyle

• Lack of Government

• Absence of Trade

What role does a surplus of food play in a civilization?

• It leads to population decline

• It allows for specialized jobs

• It causes economic instability

• It results in cultural stagnation

Which feature of a civilization involves the development of arts, architecture, and literature?

• Social Structure

• Highly Developed Culture

• Stable Food Supply

• Organized Religion

Why is a written language important for a civilization?

• It helps in hunting

• It is used for cooking

• It records laws and history

• It prevents natural disasters

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a civilization?

• Organized Government

• Social Classes

• Random Migration

• Complex Religion

How does organized government contribute to a civilization?

• It creates chaos

• It provides structure and laws

• It discourages trade

• It eliminates social classes