8 Features of Civilization

wandering, moving about from place to place

remaining in one place

the science or practice of farming, growing of crops and raising animals to provide food, wool, and other products.

extra, more than what it is needed

the stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced

the centers of government, culture and trade

the ruling authority for a community, usually religious leaders in early human history

leaders would conduct elaborate ceremonies to satisfy the gods (polytheism) for a good harvest. Floods and droughts were blamed on the gods' anger so rituals were conducted in the temples.

artisans and craftsmen who worked to make or create one specific task - this helped create more complex culture and technology

a ranking of people into higher or lower positions of respect, power, and wealth