Civilization 101

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What are the key components of a civilization?

  • Stable food supply, social structure, system of government, religious system, and highly developed culture and technology. (correct)
  • Stable food supply, social structure, system of government, religious system, and advanced weaponry.
  • Stable water supply, social structure, system of trade, religious system, and highly developed culture and technology.
  • Stable food supply, social structure, system of trade, religious system, and advanced weaponry.

What is the primary purpose of a government in a civilization?

  • Providing entertainment, managing religious practices, and promoting art.
  • Managing trade, overseeing agriculture, and providing healthcare.
  • Promoting education, regulating social behavior, and ensuring equal rights.
  • Enforcing laws, construction, leading the army, and distribution of food. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a component of a civilization's social structure?

  • Common class (merchants, craftspeople, etc)
  • Landowners/priests/government officials
  • Ruler
  • Scientists and inventors (correct)

What is a necessary component of a civilization's religious system?

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What is required for a civilization to have a stable supply of food?

<p>Domesticating animals and agriculture. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the government in a civilization?

<p>To enforce laws and maintain order (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a religious system in a civilization?

<p>To provide a set of beliefs and a place of worship (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of a civilization's social structure?

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What is a necessary component of a civilization's stable food supply?

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What is a necessary component of a civilization's highly developed culture?

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What is the purpose of the government in a civilization?

<p>To direct people's behavior and keep life orderly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary component of a civilization's social structure?

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What is required for a civilization to have a stable supply of food?

<p>Domesticating animals and agriculture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary component of a civilization's religious system?

<p>A set of beliefs and God(s) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary component of a civilization's highly developed culture?

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What is a necessary component of a civilization's social structure?

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What is the purpose of a religious system in a civilization?

<p>To provide a set of beliefs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a civilization to have a stable supply of food?

<p>Domesticating animals and agriculture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the government in a civilization?

<p>Enforcing laws, construction, leading the army, and distribution of food (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary component of a civilization's highly developed culture?

<p>The arts, like painting, architecture, and music (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary component of all civilizations?

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What is the beginning of history according to the text?

<p>The beginning of writing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of writing according to the text?

<p>Pictographs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a highly developed written language in a civilization?

<p>It is important for communication and record-keeping (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the first known language according to the text?

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Flashcards

Civilization's key components?

Stable food, social structure, government, religion, advanced culture & tech.

Government's main roles?

Enforcing laws, leading the army, building and distributing food.

Religious system components?

A set of beliefs, God(s), and a place of worship.

Stable food supply needs?

Domesticating animals and practicing agriculture.

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Purpose of government?

To direct behavior and maintain orderly life.

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Social Structure requirement?

A system with a complex organization.

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Elements of culture?

The arts, like painting, architecture, and music.

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Writing importance?

Communication and record-keeping abilities.

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Beginning of History?

The beginning of writing marked this.

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Example of writing?

Pictographs

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Significance of writing?

Writing promotes communication and record-keeping.

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First known language?

Cuneiform

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