Characteristics of Civilization

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Which of the following shows evidence of a stable food supply? Hanging gardens, Many gods with human personalities, Taxes, An irrigation system with canals

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An irrigation system with canals

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Which of the following shows evidence of a government in Sumer? Clay tablets with cuneiform, Technology such as the plow, Images of a king collecting taxes, Ziggurats

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Images of a king collecting taxes

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Which of the following shows evidence of writing in Sumer? clay tablets, ziggurats with images of gods, chariots, the ship's sail

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clay tablets

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Which of the following is NOT a necessary characteristic of a civilization? Religion, Writing, Education, Government

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Education

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The priests were near the top of the social structure. What does this show about the people of ancient Sumer?

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Religion was an important part of their lives.

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The belief system of a civilization; one God or many Gods

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Religion

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Creative and cultural expression such as music, dance, and painting

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The Arts

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Growing enough food for families and having extra to sell.

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Surplus Food

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Establish rules and laws to protect the people of the civilization.

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Government

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Inventions that make life easier: Government, Technology, Social Structure, Written Language

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Technology