1. 5 Elements of Civilization
It’s our first set of notes! Hurray!

2. 1. Centralized Government
This means that there is an organized government and power is concentrated in the hands of a few people.

3. 2. Organized Religion
A belief that there must be some sort of “higher being.”
Organized means there are specific rules and requirements for worship.

4. 3. Job Specialization
This means that people are working specific jobs and do not have to do everything that is required to survive every day.
Farmer, Doctor, Builder, Clothes Maker….etc.

5. 4. Arts, Architecture, Infrastructure
Arts- Paintings, Sculptures, Theatre, etc.
Architecture- Buildings
Infrastructure- Roads, sewers, running water, garbage pick up

6. 5. Writing
A method of using symbols to keep records.

7. Partner Work!
Read pages
Answer the “Checkpoint Questions”
Answer 3-5 on page 15