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Unit 1 Civilization
| Term | Reasoning | Evidence | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilization | A culture that has the seven characteristics of a civilization. | Observations | Evidence |
| Government | A system to make decisions and maintain order | Officials | Citizens |
| Religion | A complex system of beliefs in a civilization | Polytheistic (multiple gods) | Monotheistic (one god) |
| Art/Architecture | Used to express what a civilization valued; monuments, statues, paintings | Monuments | Paintings |
| Stable Food Supply | The source of the food in the civilization; has to be enough to feed everyone | Farming | Surplus (more food than is needed) |
| Technology | Tools and ideas, includes inventions, ideas, innovations, and tools | Inventions | Innovations |
| Writing | Used to maintain a civilization's records | Language | Pictograms/Pictures |
| Social Structure | Groupings or rankings in a civilization based on jobs or other factors | Social Pyramid | Job Rankings |