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Understanding Civilization: Key Characteristics and Their Impact on Society

This comprehensive overview explores the essential characteristics of civilization, including the rise of cities, development of money, and establishment of institutions. It examines how advanced technologies and agricultural surplus enabled specialization in occupations, leading to complex social structures. Beginning with the earliest civilizations in the Middle East, such as Mesopotamia around 3500 B.C., we delve into the roles of written language, governance, and trade in shaping societal dynamics. We also consider factors that contribute to the collapse of civilizations, emphasizing the importance of resources and internal stability.

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Understanding Civilization: Key Characteristics and Their Impact on Society

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  1. So, What Is Civilization? Characteristics of Civilization Cities, Money and Institutions Technology, Food and Language Specialized Occupations and Government

  2. Cities Money Institutions Technology Surplus Food Written Language Specialized Occupations Form of Government Civilization Is Comprised of Many Characteristics

  3. The Birth Of Civilization • Earliest civilization arose in the Middle East • Located near abundant waterways and fertile fields • Mesopotamia emerged 3500 B.C. as the first recorded civilization • Civilization is a complex way of life

  4. Cities • Cities • Were comprised of people who were no longer farmers but skilled workers • Cities had a recognized form of government

  5. Money • Money/Economy • Goods were traded with local and foreign markets • Money was developed as a means of exchange • Economies developed as cities trade their surplus goods or resources with others

  6. Institutions • Institutions • Organizations created to pass on a people’s belief’s customs, ideas and arts • Religion provided people with a belief system • Education passed on a ideas and arts

  7. Technology • Technology • Introduction of metal tools and weapons changed how people lived • Surplus Food • Large production of agriculture provided opportunity for people to specializes in a skill

  8. Written Language • Specialized Occupations • Lead to the development of artisans, tradesmen, government officials and soldiers • Written Language • Emerged to record food inventories, soldier pay and communication with other kings

  9. Why Do Civilizations Collapse? • Dependence on foreign resources • Overpopulation which strains a governments ability to maintain revenues, low surpluses and resources • Internal strife caused by famines, epidemics, state breakdowns, decay of society and overpressiveness

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