six (6) traits of a civilized society
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Six (6) Traits of A Civilized Society
Unit 1 - World History
Six (6) Traits of a Civilized Society
1 2 3
4 5 6
Rise of Cities
Located in river valleys (Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, & India).
Were larger than Neolithic towns
Where a significant part of the population lived
Growth of Governments
Needed to maintain the food supply
Needed to build walls for defense
Led by rulers – usually monarchs
Religion
Explained forces of nature and own existence
Gods/goddesses were deemed crucial to a community’s success
Priests supervised rituals aimed at keeping good relations
New Social Structure
Based on economic power
Upper class – priests, government officials, and warriors
Bottom – slaves
Writing
Used by rulers, priests, merchants and artisans
For accurate record keeping
Creative expression – first forms of literature develop
Artistic Activity
Temples and pyramids built
Painting and sculpture
Trade and expansion of new technology
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