8 Features of Civilization

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Successful civilizations have many of these including a capital (ex: Boston) with common features.

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Cities

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The Ancient Greeks worshipped in temples and had many gods. This is an example of what characteristic of civilization?

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Religion

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Greeks built three different types of columns on their building. This is an example of what feature of civilization?

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Art and/or Architecture

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The Greeks practiced democracy, where all citizens voted on laws. This is an example of which feature of civilization?

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Government

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The ancient Greek government built theaters for all to have entertainment. BUILDING a theatre (or agora) for the good of ALL THE PEOPLE is what feature of civilization?

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Public Works

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There were many different jobs in Ancient Greece such as farmers, mathematicians, soldiers, and architects.  This is an example of...

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Job Specialization

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In Ancient Egypt, pharaohs were at the top and peasants were at the bottom. What is this an example of?

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Social Class / Social Structure

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The Iliad and the Odyssey are examples of what feature of civilization?

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Writing

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Which of these is NOT one of the 8 features required for a successful civilization? Options: Public Works, Animals, Centralized Government, Complex Religion

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Animals

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A large town at the center of the civilization located near a major source of transportation with a high population and where important buildings are located.

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Cities