8 Characteristics of ALL Civilizations

Front

This characteristic was a system for creating laws, collecting taxes, and included leaders, taxes, laws and punishments.

Back

Government

Front

This characteristic was a reliable source of food and have enough food for extra (surplus) to store for future use and/or traded.

Back

Stable Food Supply

Front

This characteristic is the worship of a god, gods, or spirits. This included prayers, ceremonies, dances, and sometimes sacrifices.

Back

Religion

Front

This characteristic is when people have a skill in one type of work. This allowed people to do the work they were good at. Options: Job Specialization, Social Hierarchy, Religion, Language

Back

Language

Front

This characteristic is the division of people according to money, wealth, and power.

Back

Social Hierarchy

Front

This characteristic is the development of cities with permanent homes.

Back

Urbanization

Front

This characteristic makes life easier. It is the use of knowledge to create tools and inventions that meet the needs of people.

Back

Technology

Front

This characteristic includes writing and numbers that are used to keep records. Options: Language, Government, Religion, Job Specialization

Back

Language