What is a civilization anyway??? After all, we are studying Ancient Civilizations… I should probably know what it is…

Dictionary definition!!! Popular usage defines civilization as: “An advanced state of human society, in which a high level of culture, science, industry and government have been reached”.

Bands: small groups of 25-60 that are connected by marriage or family Bands: small groups of 25-60 that are connected by marriage or family. (typically hunter gatherers)

Bands: small groups of 25-60 that are connected by marriage or family Bands: small groups of 25-60 that are connected by marriage or family. (typically hunter gatherers) Tribes: settled farmers or pastoral herders, from a few hundred to a thousand people who typically have a common ancestor. They are loosely organized.

Bands: small groups of 25-60 that are connected by marriage or family Bands: small groups of 25-60 that are connected by marriage or family. (typically hunter gatherers) Tribes: settled farmers or pastoral herders, from a few hundred to a thousand people who typically have a common ancestor. They are loosely organized. Modern global society: world wide human society connected by rapid communications (internet, television, airlines, etc.) Complex governments and systems.

Bands: small groups of 25-60 that are connected by marriage or family Bands: small groups of 25-60 that are connected by marriage or family. (typically hunter gatherers) Tribes: settled farmers or pastoral herders, from a few hundred to a thousand people who typically have a common ancestor. They are loosely organized. Civilizations: ???? Modern global society: world wide human society connected by rapid communications (internet, television, airlines, etc.) Complex governments and systems.

Attributes of a civilization: Large urban centers Full time jobs (people specialize) Architecture Record information Interdependence State religions State system of government, a ruler or leader Social ranks

It’s a community of people, during a period of time, working and living together in one area (with one government, culture, economy, etc.)

Information from: What is a civilization anyway? By Cynthia Stokes Brown http://worldhistoryconnected.press.illinois.edu/6.3/br own.html Mesopotamia Hook: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_0N7E7nScc