1. 5 Factors of Civilization
All civilizations share specific characteristics that classify them as a civilized society.

2. What is a civilization?
a complex level of cultural and technological development; specifically: the stage of cultural development at which writing and the keeping of written records is attained
Are all early societies considered civilizations? Yes or No?

3. 5 Factors Define a culture as a Civilization
Written form of record keeping
Cities that are the center of trade
Organized forms of government, religion, and social structure
Specialized occupations
Use of advanced tools