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5 Characteristics Of Civilization
5 Characteristics
• Indicate the rise of human civilization• Characteristics continue to define and shape our
civilization• The 5 characteristics are:
1. Advanced Cities2. Specialized Workers3. Complex Institutions4. Record Keeping & Writing5. Advanced
1. Advanced Cities
• Not just large population centers• Centers of religion, politics, & trade for larger
areas• Generally located near important landforms– Ex. Rivers
1. Advanced Cities - Ur
1. Advanced Cities - Harappa
1. Advanced Cities – Mohenjo-daro
1. Advanced Cities – Ancient Egypt
2. Specialized Workers
• Surpluses of food = people specializing in jobs outside agriculture
• This lead to more artisans, traders, and soldiers.
• Allowed for stronger civilizations• Contributed to expansion of certain
civilizations.
2. Specialized Workers – Ancient Egypt
2. Specialized Workers – Indus River Valley
2. Specialized Workers - Mesopotamia
3. Complex Institutions
• Complex institutions were ways for governments to organize themselves
• Examples include:– Government, law codes, religion, and the
economy
3. Complex Institutions - Mesopotamia
3. Complex Institutions – Ancient Egypt
3. Complex Institutions – Indus River Valley
4. Record Keeping & Writing
• Institutions becoming more complex = need for organizing info
• Most civilizations developed writing to organize this info
4. Record Keeping & Writing – Ancient Egypt
4. Record Keeping & Writing – Indus River Valley
4. Record Keeping & Writing
5. Advanced Technology
• Civilizations made new technology• Helped accomplish difficult tasks quicker &
easier• Inventions include:– Drainage Systems– Wells– Water Storage System– Medicine– Wheel
5. Advanced Technology – Indus River Valley
5. Advanced Technology – Ancient Egypt
5. Advanced Technology - Mesopotamia