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1 What is a civilization anyway???
After all, we are studying Ancient Civilizations… I should probably know what it is…

2 Dictionary definition!!!
Popular usage defines civilization as: “An advanced state of human society, in which a high level of culture, science, industry and government have been reached”.

3 Bands: small groups of 25-60 that are connected by marriage or family
Bands: small groups of that are connected by marriage or family. (typically hunter gatherers)

4 Bands: small groups of 25-60 that are connected by marriage or family
Bands: small groups of that are connected by marriage or family. (typically hunter gatherers) Tribes: settled farmers or pastoral herders, from a few hundred to a thousand people who typically have a common ancestor. They are loosely organized.

5 Bands: small groups of 25-60 that are connected by marriage or family
Bands: small groups of that are connected by marriage or family. (typically hunter gatherers) Tribes: settled farmers or pastoral herders, from a few hundred to a thousand people who typically have a common ancestor. They are loosely organized. Modern global society: world wide human society connected by rapid communications (internet, television, airlines, etc.) Complex governments and systems.

6 Bands: small groups of 25-60 that are connected by marriage or family
Bands: small groups of that are connected by marriage or family. (typically hunter gatherers) Tribes: settled farmers or pastoral herders, from a few hundred to a thousand people who typically have a common ancestor. They are loosely organized. Civilizations: ???? Modern global society: world wide human society connected by rapid communications (internet, television, airlines, etc.) Complex governments and systems.

7 Attributes of a civilization:
Large urban centers Full time jobs (people specialize) Architecture Record information Interdependence State religions State system of government, a ruler or leader Social ranks

8 It’s a community of people, during a period of time, working and living together in one area (with one government, culture, economy, etc.)

9 Information from: What is a civilization anyway? By Cynthia Stokes Brown own.html Mesopotamia Hook:


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