According to the video, what is one of the primary reasons early civilizations settled near rivers?

Access to fresh water for drinking, food, transportation, and protection from enemies.

Explain how specialized jobs contributed to the advancement of technology in ancient civilizations.

Specialized jobs allowed individuals to focus on specific crafts or skills, leading to increased expertise and innovation in those areas.

Writing allowed civilizations to record laws, pass down information to future generations, and build upon past knowledge.

Belief systems provided explanations for natural phenomena, taught moral behavior, created rituals, and gave people a sense of purpose and belonging.

Grade 6 · Social Studies · 39 min

I can identify the characteristics of an ancient civilization.

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Traits of Civilization

3 key concepts

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Early civilizations were often formed near rivers because they provided fresh water, food, transportation, and protection.
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Key characteristics of civilizations include specialized jobs, writing, laws and government, social structure, arts and culture, and a belief system or religion.
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Civilizations developed laws and governments to create rules for cities, with the Code of Hammurabi being one of the oldest examples.

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“Name three characteristics of an ancient civilization as discussed in the video.”

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