First Civilizations Vocabulary

Which of the following best describes 'Specialization'?

• A process where workers focus on one job rather than creating all needed materials to live

• A city with its own government

• A group of people with no specific job

• A division of society based on wealth.

Fill in the blank: 'Social Class' is a division of society based on social and ______ status, rulers above everyone, and slaves beneath all others.

• wealth

• language

• culture

• animals

What does 'Civilization' include?

• Only language

• Only culture

• Language, culture, and way of life

• Only way of life.

Fill in the blank: A 'City-State' is independent from others ______.

• nearby

• far away

• in the same country

• in the same continent

Which term describes a process where workers focus on one job?

• Civilization

• City-State

• Specialization

• Social Class

Fill in the blank: 'Social Class' involves rulers above everyone and ______ beneath all others.

• kings

• slaves

• workers

• animals

What is a 'City-State'?

• A city with no laws

• A city and its surrounding land with its own government and laws

• A group of people with a common language

• A division of society based on wealth

Fill in the blank: 'Civilization' is a complex group of people with their own language, culture, and ______.

• animals

• way of life

• government

• wealth

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of 'Civilization'?

• A) Language

• B) Culture

• C) Way of life

• D) Lack of government

Fill in the blank: A 'City-State' has its own government and laws, ______ from others nearby.

• dependent

• independent

• similar

• different