Traits of a Civilization

Civilizations emerged as a result of...

• People switching from hunter-gathering to farming.

• People running out of animals to hunt.

• The end of the Ice Age and the start of global warming.

• None of these are correct.

The first civilization to appear was in...

• Egypt

• Mexico

• Mesopotamia

• West Africa

Which of the following is NOT a trait of civilizations?

• Shared communication

• Unique art styles

• Large-scale farms

• Large city-centers

Civilizations developed on every continent except...

• The Americas

• Antarctica

• Africa

• Asia

In order for a group of people to be considered to be a civilization, they must have...

• Monumental architecture and unique art styles

• Their own language nobody else is using

• People living outside the city center

• A strong military

One of the key characteristics of a civilization is...

• A religious system most people believe

• A written record to prove they existed

• A king to rule over workers and the military

• A clear division of labor and social class

Which of the following is evidence that proves the United States is a civilization?

• People speak many different languages.

• People can be teachers, doctors, farmers or construction workers.

• Immigration to and from other countries.

• Positive trade relations with foreign countries.

In terms of civilization traits, the city of Miami is an example of...

• a large population center

• monumental architecture

• a unique artistic style

• shared communication styles

All of the following were examples of ancient civilizations except...

• Mali

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Timbuktu

Hunter-gatherer communities were not considered civilizations because...

• They did not have large urban centers.

• There was no class sytem.

• There was no division of labor.

• All of these are correct.