1. Civilizations began around water and in conditions where the geography was favorable.
2. All civilizations contained the seven components of civilization:
A. Cities: Cities specialized in certain niches and were elaborate places. Cities equate to civilization
B. Central government and law codes: This established order and structure to societies
C. Writing and record keeping: This allowed future generations to build from the learning and achievements of those who came before them.
D. Highly organized religions: This added another layer of structure and order to civilized man.
E. Specialized jobs: A complex civilization needs specialized tasks to be performed in order for survival.
F. Complex technologies: Innovation and invention took the place of simple stone-age technologies.
3. With the exception of the Ancient Hebrews, these civilizations were polytheistic, meaning they worshipped multiple gods.
4. Civilization was interregional in a part of the world called, "Afroeurasia". This was between two narrow latitude lines and ranged from the Ancient Ethiopians to the west to the Shang and Zhou empires of China.
2. All civilizations contained the seven components of civilization:
A. Cities: Cities specialized in certain niches and were elaborate places. Cities equate to civilization
B. Central government and law codes: This established order and structure to societies
C. Writing and record keeping: This allowed future generations to build from the learning and achievements of those who came before them.
D. Highly organized religions: This added another layer of structure and order to civilized man.
E. Specialized jobs: A complex civilization needs specialized tasks to be performed in order for survival.
F. Complex technologies: Innovation and invention took the place of simple stone-age technologies.
3. With the exception of the Ancient Hebrews, these civilizations were polytheistic, meaning they worshipped multiple gods.
4. Civilization was interregional in a part of the world called, "Afroeurasia". This was between two narrow latitude lines and ranged from the Ancient Ethiopians to the west to the Shang and Zhou empires of China.
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