8 characteristics of civilization 6th grade SS

Government, writing, and religion are characteristics of a civilization. 

• True
• False

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 of Civilization is a belief system? 

• Tribute
• Trade
• Government
• Religion

Ancient civilizations had complex labor systems with each person performing a specific task or job.

• Writing System

• Central Government

• Job Specialization

• Religion

Which characteristic describes someone with power over the people?

• Organized Religion

• Government

• System of Tribute

• Art

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

• Organized Religion

• Trade

• Surplus Food

• Government

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

• Religion

• Writing

• Education

• Government

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

• They cared about the priests, but not the king.

• The people had no interest in religion.

• Religion was an important part of their lives.

• The people believed in only one god.

Egyptians built pyramids as tombs for pharaohs. Which characteristic does this demonstrate?

• social structure

• written language

• stable food supply

• arts and entertainment

Which characteristic does this photo (sewer system) demonstrate?

• technology

• written language

• government

• arts and entertainment