River Valley Civilizations PT 1

Rise Of Civilizations

Aim: How do civilizations develop?

Do Now: What caused civilizations to develop in the Neolithic Revolution?

What traits are necessary in order for a society to be a civilization?

• Extensive and dense population (Surplus/Specialization)
• People not involved in food production (Specialization)
• Deity or divine king to concentrate surpluses (Surplus)
• Monumental public buildings (Government/Religion)
• Ruling class living off surpluses (Government/Surplus)
• Systems of recording (Writing)
• Exact & predictive sciences (e.g. geometry) (Specialization)
• Full-time craft specialists (Specialization)
• Long distance trade (Specialization/Surplus)
• State organization based on residence rather than kinship (Government)

Classwork & Homework

Lesson Powerpoint: The Rise of Civilization Review

Lesson Classwork: Characteristics of Civilizations

Homework: Vocabulary Terms