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 (15 points)