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Six (6) Traits of A Civilized Society. Unit 1 - World History. Six (6) Traits of a Civilized Society. Rise of Cities. Located in river valleys (Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, & India). Were larger than Neolithic towns Where a significant part of the population lived. Growth of Governments.
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Six (6) Traits of A Civilized Society Unit 1 - World History
Rise of Cities • Located in river valleys (Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, & India). • Were larger than Neolithic towns • Where a significant part of the population lived
Growth of Governments • Needed to maintain the food supply • Needed to build walls for defense • Led by rulers – usually monarchs
Religion • Explained forces of nature and own existence • Gods/goddesses were deemed crucial to a community’s success • Priests supervised rituals aimed at keeping good relations
New Social Structure • Based on economic power • Upper class – priests, government officials, and warriors • Bottom – slaves
Writing • Used by rulers, priests, merchants and artisans • For accurate record keeping • Creative expression – first forms of literature develop
Artistic Activity • Temples and pyramids built • Painting and sculpture • Trade and expansion of new technology