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Characteristics of a Civilization

Explore the key components of civilization, from agriculture and social structure to government and the arts. Understand how these elements define societies and the importance of stable food supply, technology, and writing. Dive into the fascinating civilization of Sumer and its impact on ancient Mesopotamia.

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Characteristics of a Civilization

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  1. Characteristics of a Civilization

  2. Quick write • What do you think would make a group of people a civilization? Brainstorm what makes a civilization.

  3. "Civilization" defined... Civilization - marked by developments in arts, sciences, government, and social structure Historians define civilizations as societies that have the following characteristics: • Agriculture (Stable food supply) • Social structure • Government • Religion (Complex) • The Arts • Technology • Writing

  4. 1. Stable food supply - complex society can only thrive if its members have the food they need to survive

  5. 2. Social structure - different jobs and social levels within a society

  6. 3. Government - system to direct people's behavior and make life orderly

  7. 4. Religion - system of a set of beliefs, usually in a god or gods, together with forms of worship

  8. 5. The Arts - part of a civilization's culture, inluding creative forms of expression, such as painting, architecture, and music

  9. 6. Technology - practical tools and inventions that make life easier

  10. 7. Writing - developed form of written language

  11. The Civilization of Sumer: • Sumer - area in southern part of Mesopotamia in which the first city-states appeared circa 3500 BCE • Mid-1800s - archaeologists began finding artifacts in Mesopotamia from ancient Sumer • The artifacts suggest that Sumerians had a complex society

  12. In Partners…. …. You will be assigned a characteristic of civilization. Please brainstorm what everyday objects today might be an example of your characteristic.

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