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5 Characteristics Of Civilization

5 Characteristics Of Civilization. 5 Characteristics. Indicate the rise of human civilization Characteristics continue to define and shape our civilization The 5 characteristics are: Advanced Cities Specialized Workers Complex Institutions Record Keeping & Writing Advanced.

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5 Characteristics Of Civilization

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  1. 5 Characteristics Of Civilization

  2. 5 Characteristics • Indicate the rise of human civilization • Characteristics continue to define and shape our civilization • The 5 characteristics are: • Advanced Cities • Specialized Workers • Complex Institutions • Record Keeping & Writing • Advanced

  3. 1. Advanced Cities • Not just large population centers • Centers of religion, politics, & trade for larger areas • Generally located near important landforms • Ex. Rivers

  4. 1. Advanced Cities - Ur

  5. 1. Advanced Cities - Harappa

  6. 1. Advanced Cities – Mohenjo-daro

  7. 1. Advanced Cities – Ancient Egypt

  8. 2. Specialized Workers • Surpluses of food = people specializing in jobs outside agriculture • This lead to more artisans, traders, and soldiers. • Allowed for stronger civilizations • Contributed to expansion of certain civilizations.

  9. 2. Specialized Workers – Ancient Egypt

  10. 2. Specialized Workers – Indus River Valley

  11. 2. Specialized Workers - Mesopotamia

  12. 3. Complex Institutions • Complex institutions were ways for governments to organize themselves • Examples include: • Government, law codes, religion, and the economy

  13. 3. Complex Institutions - Mesopotamia

  14. 3. Complex Institutions – Ancient Egypt

  15. 3. Complex Institutions – Indus River Valley

  16. 4. Record Keeping & Writing • Institutions becoming more complex = need for organizing info • Most civilizations developed writing to organize this info

  17. 4. Record Keeping & Writing – Ancient Egypt

  18. 4. Record Keeping & Writing – Indus River Valley

  19. 4. Record Keeping & Writing

  20. 5. Advanced Technology • Civilizations made new technology • Helped accomplish difficult tasks quicker & easier • Inventions include: • Drainage Systems • Wells • Water Storage System • Medicine • Wheel

  21. 5. Advanced Technology – Indus River Valley

  22. 5. Advanced Technology – Ancient Egypt

  23. 5. Advanced Technology - Mesopotamia

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