GMSE Characteristics of a Civilization

Which of the following shows evidence of a Stable Food Supply?

• Hanging Gardens

• Many gods with human personalities

• Taxes

• An irrigation system with canals and levees

Which of the following is NOT a necessary characteristic of a civilization?

• Religion

• Writing

• Education

• Government

Although civilization led to many advances, it also had some negative effects. Which of the following were negative effects of civilization? (choose 2)

• stable food supply

• more technology

• slavery

• inequality

Which characteristic describes the way a civilization expresses themselves?

• Organized Religion

• System of Tribute

• Art

• Economy & Job Specialization

What was the most common reason in which ancient people chose to migrate, or move from place to place?

• They needed to find employment and an income

• To find resources such as food and shelter

• To explore the world.

• They needed to find better transportation.

Which characteristic describes a civilization that has more food than is needed for survival?

• Organized Religion

• Trade

• Stable Food Supply

• Government

Which characteristic describes the belief system of a civilization?

• Organized Religion

• Art

• System of Tribute

• Trade

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

• Surplus Food

• Cities and Infrastructure

• Religion

• Written Language and Learning

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

• Trade

• Arts

• Written Language and Learning

• Religion

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

• Government

• Trade

• Infrastructure

• Arts