Defining Civilazation Flashcards
What is a Civilization?
A large group of people, living under specific characteristics.
What is another name for the “agricultural revolution”?
Neolithic Era
Which of these was a negative impact of people settling down?
Life span was shortened, Poorer nutrition, and Diseases jumped from animals to humans
Which of the following is not an example of a characteristic of a Civilization?
Natural Disasters
Creative Cultural expression is an example of which trait of civilization? *
Arts and architecture
Having access to more food than a civilization needs leads to what?
specialization of labor
A system that teaches people moral beliefs, is which characteristic
Organized Religion
Which of the following are examples of “complex institutions”?
law codes, religion, and economy
What did “specialization of labor” lead to in civilizations?
A new social class
Writing is a key feature because it……..?
allowed merchants to record trade, rulers to record laws, and priests to record rituals
Which of these is an example of an internal cause for a civilization to fail?
A sudden population shift
Which is an external cause for a civilization to fail?
A foreign invasion
