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STUDY GUIDE for The Characteristics of Civilization

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Civilizations need a form of communication to _________. work with each other and solve problems
________ and _________ were geographical features common to the earliest civilizations. Rivers and floodplains (river valleys)
_________ is an advancement in technology that allowed farmers to practice larger-scale agriculture. Irrigation
Domestication of plants for humans was important because ___________. it allowed them to grow and develop reliable sources of food.
Cuneiform is an ancient form of writing made up of symbols pressed in clay tablets. What does cuneiform tell us about ancient Mesopotamia? There was a shared language that allowed them to communicate with one another.
Early civilizations controlled floodwaters using _______ and _______. dams and canals
Early civilizations are unique when compared to civilizations that came later because there were no models for them to follow.
Be familiar with the image of the harp player on p. 25 of your text and the carved stone on p. 29 of your text. Know what they tell us about ancient Mesopotamia.
Know the 9 characteristics of civilizations and be ready to make a claim for which one you think is the most important in the development of civilization in the Fertile Crescent.
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