Building of Civilizations Flashcards
1
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Developed cities as centers of:
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trade for a region.
2
Q
Organized Government: as cities grew, population grew and required:
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leadership to over see building irrigation systems
create laws
collect taxes
organize defense
3
Q
formalized Religion: why were religious leaders powerful?
A
Lead ceremonies and interpreted will of the gods
4
Q
Specialization of Labor evolved as cities grew. give examples
A
engineers artisans merchants traders tax collectors
5
Q
Social classes developed based upon people’s:
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wealth
occupation
influence
6
Q
Record keeping and Writing: why important?
A
need for a permanent record of their society
keep track of taxes
7
Q
Arts and Architecture: why important?
A
Style and techniques reflected wealth and power and brought prestige to rulers
