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Explore the fundamental components of civilization, from writing systems to social classes, that shape organized societies and distinguish humans from other species. Delve into the importance of infrastructure, government, art, religion, job specialization, and city development in the evolution of civilization.
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*NOTES* WHAT IS A CIVILIZATION??? CIVILIZATION- (1) group of people living and working together for the purpose of creating an organized society. (2) “the highest cultural grouping of people which distinguishes humans from other species” (3) “complex systems or network of cities that emerge from pre-urban culture”
*NOTES* EIGHT BASIC FEATURES OF A CIVILIZATION: • Writing Systems (2) Infrastructure- public works such as bridges, roads etc. (3) Government / Laws
*NOTES* (4) Art / Architecture (5) Social Classes
*NOTES* (6) Organized Religion (7) Job Specialization (8) Development of Cities
Activity: Rank the eight characteristics of civilization in order of what you think is the most important, and why.