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What are the key characteristics of a civilization?
Development of the state, social stratification, urbanization, and symbolic systems of communication
What distinguishes a civilization from non-centralized tribal societies?
Densely-populated settlements divided into hierarchical social classes
How have civilizations historically been understood?
As 'more advanced' cultures in contrast to smaller, supposedly less advanced cultures
What is a distinguishing feature of civilizations in terms of labor?
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How do civilizations contrast with non-centralized tribal societies?
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