7 Characteristics of Civilizations

Which characteristic of a civilization allows people to have the time to enjoy the beauty in life? examples: architecture, metalwork, painting, sculpture, music, and literature

• the arts
• reliable food supply
• social structures (society)
• government
• religion

Which characteristic of a civilization is defined by having more than enough food for survival which allows people to focus on other aspects of life, not just farming?

• reliable food supply
• social structures (society)
• government
• religion
• the arts

Which characteristic of a civilization relies on people to share a belief system and traditions?

• religion
• reliable food supply
• social structures (society)
• government
• the arts

Which characteristic of a civilization will you find people have the ability to communicate, organize ideas, and share information through writing?

• writing
• reliable food supply
• social structures (society)
• government
• religion

Which characteristic of a civilization allows people to have the time to use knowledge or science to create tools and inventions?

• technology
• reliable food supply
• social structures (society)
• government
• religion

Which characteristic of a civilization is defined by having different levels of people doing different jobs?

• social structures (society)
• reliable food supply
• government
• religion
• the arts

Which characteristic of a civilization needs to have someone making rules and enforcing them to keep order?

• government
• reliable food supply
• social structures (society)
• religion
• the arts