What Defines Civilization?

1. Organized Government

A. Leaders

B. Laws

2. Organized Religion

A. Gods (polytheistic); one god (monotheistic)

B. Teachers/Leaders

C. Places of Worship

3. Organized Economy

A. Currency (Money)

B. Social Classes

C. Trade Methods

D. Division of Labor (Specialization/Jobs)

4. Arts, Culture, and Tradition

A. Architecture

B. Music

C. Theater

D. Painting

E. Sculpture

F. Diet

5. Technological Advancements

A. Development of Ideas

B. Mathematical/Scientific Discoveries

C. Inventions

6. Stable Food Supply & Permanent Settlement

A. Large, Cooperative Group of People

B. Agriculture/Stable Food Supply

7. System of Writing

A. Record Keeping

B. Education

C. Communication

D. Literature