Transcript 7 characteristics of a Civilization

What is a Civilization?
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An advanced state of human society, in
which a high level of culture, science,
industry, and government has been
reached.
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Examples are Egypt, Greece, & Rome.
Civilization
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To be considered a civilization, the 7
following requirements must be met:
1. Stable food supply
2. Social structure
3. System of government
4. Religious system
5. Highly developed culture
6. Advances in technology
7. Highly developed written language
1. Stable Food Supply
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What does it mean to have a stable food
supply?
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Why is this important?
2. Social Structure
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What does it mean to have a social
structure?
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People at higher levels have greater
status. Why?
Ancient Egypt Social Structure
3. System of Government
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What does it mean to have a system of
government?
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Why is this important?
Ancient Greece System of
Government
4. Religious System
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What does it mean to have a religious
system?
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Why is this important?
Ancient Rome Religious System
5. Highly Developed Culture
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What is Culture
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Why is it important?
Ancient Greek Culture
6. Advances in Technology
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What is technology?
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All civilizations create new forms of
technology.
Roman Technology
7. Highly Developed Written
Language
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What is a highly developed written
language?
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Why is it important?
Ancient Egyptian Written
Language
7 Characteristics of a Civilization
1. Stable food supply
2. Social structure
3. System of government
4. Religious system
5. Highly developed culture
6. Advances in technology
7. Highly developed written language
Create Your Own Civilization
Divide your paper into 4 squares on the
front and back.
 Put the name of your civilization, your
name, date, and period in the top right
square.
 In each of the other 7 squares, draw a
picture and write a short description for
each characteristic of your civilization.
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Example of Front Page