7 characteristics of a Civilization

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7 characteristics of a Civilization
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What is a Civilization?

• An advanced state of human society, in which a
  high level of culture, science, industry, and
  government has been reached.
• Examples are Egypt, Greece, Rome.

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Civilization

• To be considered a civilization, the 7 following
  requirements must be met
• Stable food supply
• Social structure
• System of government
• Religious system
• Highly developed culture
• Advances in technology
• Highly developed written language

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1. Stable Food Supply

• What does it mean to have a stable food supply?
• Why is this important?

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2. Social Structure

• What does it mean to have a social structure?
• People at higher levels have greater status.
  Why?

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Ancient Egypt Social Structure
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3. System of Government

• What does it mean to have a system of government?
• Why is this important?

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Ancient Greece System of Government
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4. Religious System

• What does it mean to have a religious system?
• Why is this important?

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Ancient Rome Religious System
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5. Highly Developed Culture

• What is Culture
• Why is it important?

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Ancient Greek Culture
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6. Advances in Technology

• What is technology?
• All civilizations create new forms of technology.

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Roman Technology
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7. Highly Developed Written Language

• What is a highly developed written language?
• Why is it important?

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Ancient Egyptian Written Language
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7 Characteristics of a Civilization

1. Stable food supply
2. Social structure
3. System of government
4. Religious system
5. Highly developed culture
6. Advances in technology
7. Highly developed written language

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Create Your Own Civilization

• Divide your paper into 4 squares on the front and
  back.
• Put the name of your civilization, your name,
  date, and period in the top right square.
• In each of the other 7 squares, draw a picture
  and write a short description for each
  characteristic of your civilization.

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Example of Front Page