Civilization Emerges Agriculture causes a dramatic change in lifestyles People dwell together in farming villages or towns Domestication of animals and the invention of new tools
Trade emerges: aided by the wheel and sail Economic Changes Irrigation systems food surplus Craftspeople: pottery, metal objects and woven cloths Trade emerges: aided by the wheel and sail
+ Social Changes Cooperation and labor of many people Religion becomes more organized Development of tools Old Stone Age New Stone Age +
What is Civilization? Complex culture with 5 characteristics Advanced cities Specialized Workers Complex Institutions Record Keeping Advanced Technology
The United States of America Assignment Create a chart identifying the 5 characteristics of civilization as they pertain to the U.S. Characteristics of Civilization The United States of America Advanced Cities Specialized Workers Complex Institutions Record Keeping Advanced Technology