1. What is a civilization?

2. Evidence of Ancient Civilizations

3. What is a civilization? Civilization is a sophisticated culture possessing 5 key traits: –Advance Cities –Specialized Workers –Record Keeping –Advanced Technology –Complex Institutions

4. Key Traits of Civilizations Advance Cities : –Centers of trade –Provide protection from outside forces

5. Key Traits of Civilizations Specialized Workers : –Civilizations must have workers to carry out specialized duties. Each worker has a skill that allow them to contribute to society

6. Key Traits of Civilizations Record Keeping : –Allows civilizations to communicate rules, keep track of trade and population, and record histories

7. Key Traits of Civilizations –Advanced Technology : –Inventions help advance societies by making work easier

8. Key Traits of Civilizations Complex Institutions : –Government allows for order and stability in civilizations –Advanced civilizations built temples in cities to worship deities

9. How & Why Did Civilizations Begin?

10. Why Did Civilizations Begin? People naturally have 3 needs that they want to be met: –Food –Food—leads to trade –Security –Security—leads to government –Creativity –Creativity—leads to culture All 3 together lead to people forming civilizations

11. Examine Some Important Information about the 4 Major River Valley Civilizations

12. Characteristics of Early Civilizations MesopotamiaEgyptIndia (Indus Valley) China Advanced Cities Specialized Workers Record Keeping Advanced Technology Complex Institutions