History of the Ancient World - #5

[abe-no-seimei.livejournal.com]

History of the Ancient World
Thursday 12:30-3:30 pm

Seimei strolled in, sipping from his tea. At his desk, he assembled his scroll for the class discussion.

Discussion question:

Authorities do not all agree about the definition of civilization. Most accept the view that "a civilization is a culture which has attained a degree of complexity usually characterized by urban life." In other words, a civilization is a culture capable of sustaining a substantial number of specialists to cope with the economic, social, political, and religious needs of a populous society.

Discuss (in broad terms) some of the characteristics usually present in a civilization.

"You may also use this class time to work and research on the essay question due next Thursday."

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[persian-eunuch.livejournal.com]

*comes into class, very early since there was no study hall to occupy him*

Civilization characterized by accurate method of record keeping, organized governmental body, set of laws to live by. Also specialization in trade either barter or with currency. Basically civilization is group of people individually doing small part to fill most need and want of entire group.