Rise of Civilization
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
- 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)
- 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)
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Classwork & Homework
Lesson Powerpoint: The Rise of Civilization
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