1. Foundations of Civilizations: Where did they come from and what did they have in common?

2. F ROM VILLAGES …. Food surpluses were made possible through….__________ Most people were farmers A few crafts Families or Clans A traditional economy

3. Agricultural Surplus As farming technology improved people were able to grow food they needed. Because of this not everyone had to work on providing food anymore and so people could do other things. Artisans People who made crafts such as textiles (fabrics), pottery, jewelry, etc... People could do what they were good at instead of having to farm. Specialization of Labor Because people could focus on one particular thing technology and skills improved. Storage of Food Pottery and other devices were invented as ways to store extra food. This extra food was vital for feeding a growing population. Trade As artisans made goods they began to exchange goods with other villages, and later cities, who had different goods. This was a barter system.

4. T O C ITIES …. Larger and more densely populated Included unrelated people instead of only members of families or clans More formally organized than villages (temples, monuments, marketplaces) Defined boundaries or defensive walls Served as centers of trade between merchants and farmers.

5. *C IVILIZATION * A complex, organized society that has advanced cities, a government, religion, record keeping and writing, job specialization, social classes, and arts and architecture.

6. T O C IVILIZATIONS … What are the defining aspects of a Civilization? Answer this question in 1-2 sentences..

7. C HARACTERISTICS OF C IVILIZATIONS : P.20-22 Developed Cities Organized Government Formalized Religion Specialization of Labor Social Classes Record Keeping and Writing The Arts

8. DEFEND AMERICA!!! Visitors from another world come to Earth and declare that we are an uncivilized world. What information could you provide that would prove them wrong? Answer this question using as many details and examples as possible.

9. Developed Cities in the World: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Organized Governments (Types of World Gov.): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Formalized Religions: 1. Others.. 2. 3. 4. 5. Specialization of Labor (Specific Jobs): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Social Classes (Levels of Society): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Record Keeping and Writing (Languages): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The Arts (Historical Monuments/ Works of Art): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

10. O N A S EPARATE SHEET.. 1. Categorize the seven features of civilizations in order of importance and give support for your opinions. 2. Answer questions #1-3 on page 23 in your textbook.