Civilizations: With Sources and Maps

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Identify the correct GRAPES (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, Social Structure) category based on the map of Nippur and explain the main idea of this source.

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Religion - The map highlights the religious significance of Nippur as a spiritual center.

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What is a civilization?

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A civilization is a society with cities, specialized jobs, and advanced culture.

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Why did early civilizations have a food surplus?

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Civilizations had tools and technology to help grow crops and raise animals.

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Why was geography important to early civilizations?

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The first civilizations were located in river valleys, so geography must have been important for their location.

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What are some signs of a civilization?

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Some signs of a civilization are governments, social classes, writing, and monuments.

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The first civilizations were located in which region?

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Mesopotamia

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_______ are complex societies that have organized governments, culture, and writing

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civilization

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Which of the following best describes a "civilization"? A community with shared religious practices, A society with cities, a central government, job specialization, and social classes, A group of people with a common language, A nomadic group with ancient traditions

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A society with cities, a central government, job specialization, and social classes

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The best example of a civilization would be_______?

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The United States of America

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What defines civilizations according to the passage?

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Cultural and technological developments