Eight Features of a Civilization

What are the eight features of a Civilization? The video will help explain what each of the eight features are of a civilization are. Use the video below to complete the Video Follow Along. Make sure to pause and rewind the video to help you fill in each blank.

WHAT FACTORS MAKE THE U.S.A. SUCCESSFUL AS A COUNTRY? OUR CIVILIZATION WHAT FACTORS MAKE THE U.S.A. SUCCESSFUL AS A COUNTRY? Think, Pair, Share: Write down at least 3 ideas. THINK on your own PAIR up with the person next to you to discuss your ideas SHARE what you discussed with your partner to the group and class.

WHAT IS A CIVILIZATION? CIVILIZATION- group of people living and working together for the purpose of creating an organized society. Early Civilizations

EIGHT BASIC FEATURES OF A CIVILIZATION: Cities Government and Laws Writing Specialized Jobs/Division of Labor Social Classes Public Works Highly Organized Religions Art and Architecture

PAST: Developed by rivers TODAY: Develop by highways CITIES A large town at the center of the civilization located near major source of transportation with a high population and where important buildings are located. Historic Example: PAST: Developed by rivers Modern Example: TODAY: Develop by highways Group Discussion Question: List the similarities and differences you see between the historic and modern examples.

PAST: War/Power Picks Ruler or King TODAY: People Vote for Leader Government & Laws: Creates and keeps order in society through laws. The government's responsibility is also to provide protection through the military. Historic Example: PAST: War/Power Picks Ruler or King Modern Example: TODAY: People Vote for Leader Group Discussion Question: List the similarities and differences you see between the historic and modern examples.

Historic Example: Modern Example: Writing: A form of communication used for written records. Writing was used for laws, farming records, and religious documents. Historic Example: PAST: Pictures represent words Modern Example: PAST: Letters combine to make words Group Discussion Question: List the similarities and differences you see between the historic and modern examples.

Historic Example: Modern Example: Specialized Jobs & Division of Labor: Someone that is trained with purpose or knowledge to accomplish tasks so the civilization can be successful. Example: Scribes were the writers in early civilizations. Farmers were responsible for feeding the civilization. Historic Example: PAST: PAPER DID NOT EXIST. SCRIBES USED CLAY TABLETS Modern Example: TODAY: PAPER IS EASY TO USE & CARRY. IT IS MADE OF TREES Group Discussion Question: List the similarities and differences you see between the historic and modern examples.

Historic Example: Modern Example: Social Class: Dividing society based on social and economic ($) status with upper class at the top and lower class at the bottom. Historic Example: PAST: King was the upper class, slaves were the lowest class. Modern Example: TODAY: Money determines which social class you are: Upper, Middle, Lower Group Discussion Question: List the similarities and differences you see between the historic and modern examples.

Historic Example: Modern Example: Technology & Public Works: Inventions created to make the civilization more advanced. Historic Example: PAST: Irrigation System [how they get water to crops] Modern Example: TODAY: Irrigation System [how they get water to crops] Group Discussion Question: List the similarities and differences you see between the historic and modern examples.

Historic Example: Modern Example: Religion: The belief in and worship of one or more gods that helped explain the world around them. Historic Example: PAST: More polytheistic religions [based on many gods that have help the civilization] Modern Example: TODAY: More monotheistic religions [based on one god that helps individuals reach inner peace] Group Discussion Question: List the similarities and differences you see between the historic and modern examples.

Group Discussion Question: Art & Architecture : Different styles of construction and art were added to the buildings to show the power and talent of the civilization Historic Example: PAST: Unique columns and arches used to create buildings design. Made from natural materials. Modern Example: TODAY: Current design made of manmade materials. Group Discussion Question: List the similarities and differences you see between the historic and modern examples.

Group Activity Using the Expo marker in your bin, rank the seven characteristics of civilization in order of what you think is the most important. Be sure to also write why you wrote them in that order. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7