1. The Six Characteristics of Civilization
How do we know it was a “civilization” and not just a bunch of people co-existing together?

2. Good to Know… Culture: the way of life that people follow
Civilization: complex culture where large numbers of humans share a number of common elements

3. 6 Characteristics of Civilization
Cities-
Formed
around
river
valleys
for farming
to feed
everyone.
Ancient City of Jericho biblearchaeology.org

4. 6 Characteristics of Civilization
2. Government- Organize and regulate human activity. Monarchs (Kings) lead armies and made laws.
King Tutankhamun mnsu.ed

5. 6 Characteristics of Civilization
Religion - developed to explain the forces of nature and their own existence.
-Polytheistic
-Monotheistic
Ancient Semitic Gods freamasons.com

6. 6 Characteristics of Civilization
Social Structure – based on economic power
-created class systems
-The Pyramid-like model of this system is known as a “Hierarchy”
crystalinks.com

7. 6 Characteristics of Civilization
Writing –
keep records and creative expression
Fun Fact: Incas in Peru had trained memory experts to keep track of important matters
The Rosetta Stone – Egyptian Hieroglyphics were translated through Ancient Greek
prometheus.med.utah.edu

8. 6 Characteristics of Civilization
Artistic Activity – Temples & pyramids
- Painting and Sculpture to portray gods, goddesses, and natural forces
planetware.com
khsancientgreece.pbworks.com
agoscentobelli.com