Гу 7. You have learned about five elements that historians use to determine if a society
should be called a civilization:
Job specialization
Advanced cities
Advanced technology
Systems of writing
Complex social institutions
Many different historical civilizations feature these traits. But which ones provide the
best examples of each feature? Write five short paragraphs, one for each of the
elements, that describe how these traits appear in actual civilizations. You must use
a different civilization for each element, so think carefully about which ones you
would like to use before you begin writing. Be sure to use specific historical evidence
to support your claims.