Meaning of Civilization

Question 1

What is Civilization?

Answer 1

A civilization is defined by historians as having several characteristics. These characteristics include large cities (population number and being a center of trade), specialized workers (this includes artisans who make things by hand), complex institutions (shared patterns of organization like how w government is run or religious rituals), record keeping (writing system) and advanced technology (tools).

Question 2

Where/what was the first civilization?

Answer 2

The first civilization is Sumer in the Mesopotamian River valley.