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What is a key factor that leads to the formation of civilizations?
What is a key factor that leads to the formation of civilizations?
Civilizations are defined by their small, isolated communities.
Civilizations are defined by their small, isolated communities.
False (B)
What is the main reason why people specialize in different jobs within a civilization?
What is the main reason why people specialize in different jobs within a civilization?
To meet the needs of a larger, more complex society.
One of the key traits of a civilization is the development of ______ institutions, such as governments and religious temples.
One of the key traits of a civilization is the development of ______ institutions, such as governments and religious temples.
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Match the following traits of a civilization with their corresponding examples:
Match the following traits of a civilization with their corresponding examples:
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Study Notes
What is a Civilization?
- Agriculture success led to village formation.
- Surpluses and trade increased specialization in the workforce.
- Communities became more complex as populations grew.
- Governments were formed for conflict resolution and safety.
- Villages evolved into cities, then civilizations.
Civilizations - 5 Traits
- Advanced Cities: Large populations, specialized workforces, trade, and temples.
- Specialized Workers: Different tools, buildings, and services needed. People became artisans.
- Complex Institutions: Institutions with specific roles like temples, government, military, and schools.
- Record Keeping: Track vital information like crop yields using writing or counting tools.
- Advanced Technologies: Innovations like irrigation for improved crop yields.
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Explore the key traits and definitions of civilizations in this quiz. Learn how agriculture, trade, and governance played crucial roles in the development of complex societies. Test your knowledge on the five essential traits that characterize a civilization.
