Civilization

The video explains civilization as a complex society with advanced cities, specialized workers, complex institutions, recordkeeping, and advanced technology. It highlights the role of agriculture in population growth and city development, focusing on Sumer in Mesopotamia as one of the first civilizations. Ancient cities were trade centers with job specialization and formal institutions. Recordkeeping and technology, like the plow and sails, were crucial for solving problems and economic growth. The video concludes by comparing ancient and modern cities.

In what ways did improved agriculture allow for the development of specialized skills?

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How did new technologies contribute to the growth of economies in ancient civilizations?

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