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What is a civilization?
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Evidence of Ancient Civilizations
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What is a civilization? Civilization is a sophisticated culture possessing 5 key traits: –Advance Cities –Specialized Workers –Record Keeping –Advanced Technology –Complex Institutions
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Key Traits of Civilizations Advance Cities : –Centers of trade –Provide protection from outside forces
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Key Traits of Civilizations Specialized Workers : –Civilizations must have workers to carry out specialized duties. Each worker has a skill that allow them to contribute to society
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Key Traits of Civilizations Record Keeping : –Allows civilizations to communicate rules, keep track of trade and population, and record histories
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Key Traits of Civilizations –Advanced Technology : –Inventions help advance societies by making work easier
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Key Traits of Civilizations Complex Institutions : –Government allows for order and stability in civilizations –Advanced civilizations built temples in cities to worship deities
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How & Why Did Civilizations Begin?
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Why Did Civilizations Begin? People naturally have 3 needs that they want to be met: –Food –Food—leads to trade –Security –Security—leads to government –Creativity –Creativity—leads to culture All 3 together lead to people forming civilizations
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Examine Some Important Information about the 4 Major River Valley Civilizations
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Characteristics of Early Civilizations MesopotamiaEgyptIndia (Indus Valley) China Advanced Cities Specialized Workers Record Keeping Advanced Technology Complex Institutions
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