In the beginning of history, we learned that humans used to use simple tools and equipment for survival. They developed among themselves groups, tribes and very simple cultures that gave them the ability to survive. Eventually, the human race began to expand and became more complex than it was before. With this new form of human existence comes what we now call a civilization.
By definition a civilization is " a complex culture in which large numbers of human beings share a number of common elements"
Historians have come to value the importance of civilization, and have identified it with six of its most important elements. Those elements are: 1) cities, 2) government, 3) religion 4) social structure, 5) writing and finally 6) art.
Questions:
- What is the definition of civilization?
- What are the six elements of civilization?
- In your opinion, why do we give civilization so much importance?
References:
Spielvogel, J.J. (2003). World history. Ohio: Glencoe McGraw Hill
Cradle of Civilization [Photograph]. Retrived July 8, 2011, from:http://www.bukisa.com/topics/fertile-crescent
1-The word civilization comes from the latin civilis, meaning citizens. The term civilization has been used to refer to human culture that are complex in terms of technology, science.
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-Organized Government ( people should defend and govern their cities through constructing walls)
-Formalized Religion(to conduct morals and to base their actions on rituals)
-Social Classes (based on people who are economically powerful vs poor people)
-Record Keeping/Writing (to conserve their writing and make history)
-Art ( highly increased during he development of civilizations)
3. It is of great importance because without civilization we would not have structure, religion, intelligence and basically everything that keeps us humane.
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