1. Civilization

2. Civilization
A highly organized group of people with their own language and ways of living

3. 10 Criteria for a Civilization

4. Large and Thickly Populated Settlements
Also Called Cities

5. The ability to produce and store surplus food and other goods
Farming and making food to feed the cities

6. A variety of specialized occupations
Many types of Jobs

7. Beginning of Science
Includes Math and other medical discoveries

8. Trading over long distances
Trade with boats and on roads to other parts of their empire

9. Large Public Buildings
Buildings used by everyone in the city

10. A variety and ranking of social positions
Social Classes

11. Writing and system of notation

12. Beginning of an Important Art Style
Includes painting and sculpture

13. Beginning of a Central Government
Having and obeying a ruler who is not a member of your immediate family