1. Characteristics of a Civilization
Global History: Spiconardi

2. What is a civilization? Civilization a society with a complex culture
Culture a shared set of beliefs, values, and traditions; a way of life

3. The Five Characteristics of a Civilization

4. 1. Cities
Ur  the first modern city; located in modern day Iraq; also believed to be the place of origin for the Hebrew people
The Persian Gulf War and Saddam
The destruction of parts of Ur

5. 2. Specialized Workers Not only farmers, but Why?
Merchants, artisans, scribes
Why?
Surplus of food. No need to have everybody farm. You could exchange goods (basket or cart) for food

6. 3. Complex Institutions Formal governments & laws
Religion/priests with religious duties and/or political power
Education system (mostly for priests & scribes)

7. 4. Record Keeping System of Writing
Cuneiform, hieroglyphics, & pictographs
Quipu  series of strings used by the Inca to record statistics

8. 5. Advanced Technology
The wheel and the plow
Bronze weapons