River Valley Civilizations PT 1

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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

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