http://abe-no-seimei.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] abe-no-seimei.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2005-09-22 02:00 pm

History of the Ancient World - #5

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."

[identity profile] pure-blooddraco.livejournal.com 2005-09-22 10:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Draco walks into class and begins to work on his essay.