Ancient Civilizations Quiz
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What are the key characteristics of a civilization?

  • Development of the state, social stratification, urbanization, and symbolic systems of communication (correct)
  • Agriculture, architecture, infrastructure, and technological advancement
  • Currency, taxation, regulation, and specialization of labour
  • All of the above
  • What distinguishes a civilization from non-centralized tribal societies?

  • Specialization of labour and symbolic systems of communication
  • Densely-populated settlements divided into hierarchical social classes (correct)
  • Technological advancement and infrastructure
  • Agriculture and urbanization
  • How have civilizations historically been understood?

  • As 'more advanced' cultures in contrast to smaller, supposedly less advanced cultures (correct)
  • As cultures with advanced infrastructure and technology
  • As cultures with non-centralized tribal societies
  • As cultures with specialized agricultural practices
  • What is a distinguishing feature of civilizations in terms of labor?

    <p>Specialization of labour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do civilizations contrast with non-centralized tribal societies?

    <p>Civilizations have hierarchical social classes, while non-centralized tribal societies do not</p> Signup and view all the answers

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