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Now that you have reviewed the different characteristics of civilizations, it is your turn to find evidence of them. Watch the video below and review each image, looking for characteristics of civilizations. The characteristics in the first image have been identified for you.
Remember these facts as you watch the video.
Characteristics of Civilizations
- Urban areas, such as large towns or cities
- Culture, such as art, architecture and a written or spoken language
- Specialized jobs such as farming or business
- Government and leaders
- Religion
- Social classes
Characteristics of civilization video.
Now that you have found evidence of the characteristics of ancient civilizations, you will find other examples and explain them in the activity that follows.
