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Civilizations
Characteristics of a Civilization
| Term | Definition | Example | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government | A system that makes decisions and keeps order in a culture. | Democracy Monarchy Oligarchy Tyranny Dictatorship Theocracy | I see Mr. Howard telling people what to do, which keeps order. |
| Religion | A complex system of beliefs. | Monotheistic Polytheistic Atheistic | On days where my family goes to church, I see many people there, all worshiping the same god. |
| Stable source of food | A stable source of food, usually farming. | Farming Crops Livestock Cooking Grocery Stores Imports Exports | I am doing homework and studying right now, which I wouldn't be able to do if we didn't have a stable food supply, because if we didn't, I would be looking for food instead. |
| System of writing | Keeps records and shows that there was a common language. | Records Language English Spanish French German Russian Chinese Japanese Hindi Arabic Korean | I am making a Study Stack right now, which means I must be using a common written language to make it. |
| Technology | Tools that make everyday life easier. | Computers Phones Houses Cars Wheels Air Conditioning/Heater | I often see my brothers playing on the Nintendo Switch. |
| Art | A way for a culture to express themselves. | Literature Music Paintings Acting Sculpture Dancing Architecture | On my desk at home is an origami cat face, which is art. |
| Social Structure | A system of classes, usually by job and ranked. | Social Pyramid Classes | In school, the teachers and staff have more authority than the students. |
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Hailey C
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