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Homework. First test on Unit #1 will be Monday. The format will be multiple choice questions, and short answer questions. If you complete the full review sheet by Monday, you will receive 2 points extra credit. Aim #6: What are the key characteristics of a civilization?.

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Homework

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  1. Homework • First test on Unit #1 will be Monday. The format will be multiple choice questions, and short answer questions. If you complete the full review sheet by Monday, you will receive 2 points extra credit.

  2. Aim #6: What are the key characteristics of a civilization? • Do Now:What is a surplus of food, and how did human beings gain one during the Neolithic Revolution? How did this food surplus change human society?

  3. I. Key Traits of “Civilization” • Cities: Large communities of people, made possible by the surplus of food available . Catal Hϋyϋk (in present day Turkey). Existed sometime between 6500-5500 B.C.

  4. I. Key Traits of “Civilization” 2. Government: Organized structure to provide rules and oversee the affairs of a people. What were some of things early governments did to achieve this?

  5. I. Key Traits of “Civilization” • Irrigation projects • Slash and Burn Farming: Burning trees and grasses to clear fields, then using the ash as fertilizer. • Recording laws / tax collections • Establishing an army / building protective walls • Storing grain • Supervising religious rituals

  6. I. Key Traits of “Civilization” 3. Economy: Using limited resources to meet people’s needs Early Civilizations had Barter Economies

  7. I. Key Traits of “Civilization” 4. Religion Early Civilizations had Polytheistic religions:

  8. I. Key Traits of “Civilization” 5. Social Classes: Organization of society into groups with varying degrees of wealth, power and influence. Ancient Egyptian Social pyramid:

  9. I. Key Traits of “Civilization” 6. Writing System: In early civilizations, this was picture writing (example: cuneiform in Mesopotamia).

  10. I. Key Traits of “Civilization” 7. Art and Architecture: Represents culture, reflects society, shows creative expression.

  11. Critical Thinking Question • Which of these characteristics do you believe is most important to the success of a civilization? Which of these characteristics do you believe is least important to the success of a civilization?

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