1. Characteristics of Civilizations
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Aug 2, 2018

2. Building Blocks
What is a civilization?
Is the United States a civilization? Yes or No? Why?
What are the characteristics of a civilization
Discuss with your elbow partner

3. 5 Characteristics of Civilizations
Cities – centers of trade
Technologies – make life easier (3000 BC – wheel, plow, sail)
Record Keeping/Writing – taxes, laws, trade
Complex Institutions – governments, schools, religious institutions (priests)
Specialized Workers – scribes, soldiers, merchants, priests

5. Making it Relevant
Compare the 5 characteristics of ancient civilizations, to YOUR community today.
Why do communities need laws?