Indicators of Civilization
What does "agricultural surplus" mean?
Having extra food
Name one benefit of farming.
It provides a steady food supply
What does "civilization" mean?
A group of people living together with rules and jobs.
Name one thing that a civilization needs to survive
Food, water, shelter
What is one job that people might specialize in?
Farmer, baker, or builder.
What is one negative effect of farming?
It can lead to overpopulation.
What are "domesticated animals"?
Animals that are raised by people, like cows and dogs.
What is a common feature of a city in a civilization?
Buildings or streets (architecture)
Name a tool that early civilizations used for farming
The plow
What is a crop?
A plant grown for food.
What is it called when people in a society are ranked by their jobs or wealth?
Social Hierarchy
What is "religion" in a civilization?
Belief in a God(s).
Why is having a government important in a civilization?
To make rules and keep order.
What can happen if a civilization grows too large?
They will run out of resources.
What is it called when people in a civilization have different jobs, like farmers and builders?
Specialized Jobs
What is one way that civilizations are connected to each other?
Through trade or communication.
What is one thing that makes a society complex?
Having different jobs and classes of people.
Name one type of crop that people might grow.
Corn, Rice , Wheat, etc.
What does "trade" mean?
Exchanging goods with other people.
What helps people keep track of important information, like laws and stories?
Writing