Traits of Civilization
A group of people who keep law and order. Make laws
Government
Advances, inventions, and processes created to make life easier.
This includes science and mathematics.
Technology
Symbols and signs put together to make words.
Important for record keeping.Examples of Early Writing: Cuneiform and
hieroglyphics
Writing
A set of beliefs, usually in a god or gods, together with forms of worship such as holidays, prayer services, and rituals.
Religion
The forms and functions of drawings, sculptures, paintings, and jewelry.
This can include music and dance.
Arts
Growing crops and domesticating animals.
Allows for a stable food supply.
Stable Food Supply- When a society has enough food so it can survive, plus some extra to trade.
Agriculture
A system of levels in society. This can be economic (jobs and wealth), social (popularity), or talents (skills).
Social Structure
Barter (trade) or money system that can be used to exchange goods or services.
Only possible with surplus goods.
Economy
