Civilization and Enduring Issues
What is an “enduring issue”?
A recurring problem societies face over time.
Name one key feature of civilization discussed in class.
Cities, geography, government, writing, religion, or job specialization.
How can the feature of “writing” create both progress and inequality?
Writing allowed for civilizations to keep records of their history and culture but created inequality because not everyone was allowed to learn to read and write.
Choose one enduring issue and connect it to a feature of civilization.
Example—conflict: states fight wars to protect resources or power.
Explain how studying enduring issues helps historians understand continuity and change across civilizations.
Recognizing enduring issues shows how problems persist or evolve.