Civilization

Unit 1: Early Human Society

Eight Characteristics of

a Civilization

Cities

Eight Characteristics of

a Civilization

Cities

Government•Laws

•Defense•taxes

Eight Characteristics of

a Civilization

Cities

Government•Laws

•Defense•taxes

Religion•Polytheistic or

monotheistic

Eight Characteristics of

a Civilization

Cities

Government•Laws

•Defense•taxes

Religion•Polytheistic or monotheistic

Public Works•Irrigation•City walls•Roads

Eight Characteristics of

a Civilization

Cities

Government•Laws

•Defense•taxes

Religion•Polytheistic or monotheistic

Public Works•Irrigation•City walls•Roads

Eight Characteristics of

a Civilization

Job Specialization•Artisans•Farmers

•Priests•Merchants

Cities

Government•Laws

•Defense•taxes

Religion•Polytheistic or monotheistic

Public Works•Irrigation•City walls•Roads

Eight Characteristics of

a Civilization

Job Specialization•Artisans•Farmers

•Priests•Merchants

Social Classes:•Social hierarchy highest positions in society to the lowest (social structure)

Cities

Government•Laws

•Defense•taxes

Religion•Polytheistic or monotheistic

Public Works•Irrigation•City walls•Roads

Eight Characteristics of

a Civilization

Job Specialization•Artisans•Farmers

•Priests•Merchants

Social Classes:•Social hierarchy highest positions in society to the lowest (social structure) Writing

Advanced Cities

Government•Laws

•Defense•Taxes

Religion•Polytheistic or monotheistic

Public Works•Irrigation•City walls•Roads

Eight Characteristics of

a Civilization

Specialized Workers•Artisans•Farmers

•Priests•Merchants

Social Classes:•Social hierarchy highest positions in society to the lowest (social structure)

Writing and

Record Keeping

Art, Architecture, and Scientific Advancements (Advanced Technology)