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What does value-free mean?
Not worth anything
making or having no judgements
free
making many judgements
Which is a value-free definition of civilization?
the comfort and convenience of modern life
a modern community
a state of advanced human development
a particular type of human community with specific features
citizen, city, civil, education, art, centralized government
To what concept do these words relate?
community
civilization
chaos
barbarism
Why do social classes exist?
wealth, power, and belief systems
wealth
dictatorships
reliable first hand accounts
A piece of cupped rock found near other cupped rocks and dated to prehistoric times is an example of ___________.
secondary source
metamorphic rock
a primary source
chance
The real document of the Declaration of Independence is an example of ________________.
secondary source
primary source
people who hoard
old, useless stuff
Why are timelines are useful? (multi-select)
plan events
see boundaries of a nation
see events in chronological order
help us see the big picture
Which answers are timelines? (multi-select)
Can only people born in the US can be US citizens?
No, the US is too large as it is
No, you must own land
Yes, only if your parents are US citizens
No, there are pathways to citizenship for many circumstances
Which options are responsibilities of US citizens?
stay informed of issues affecting your community
freedom to express yourself
right to have a fair trial by jury
serve on a jury when called upon
Which options are rights granted to citizens of the US?
Freedom to express yourself
Respect the opinions of others
Freedom to worship (or not) as you choose
Defend the country if the need arises
Which are characteristics of a civilization?
art
trade
system of tribute
centralized government
Surplus food means having access to more food than a civilization needs. Which is a modern example?
Agricultural specialization - Louisiana processes and exports sugar cane it grows.
Public education and books
Paying taxes
Teaching children manners
What is an example of a modern day system of tribute?
paying for groceries in cows and pigs
paying taxes on purchases and income
tipping a waiter
dancing
Why is art an indicator of civilization?
shows that people had leisure time to express themselves
art expresses creativity and culture
proves cities exist
art reflects what all people of the community believe
What is required to have a centralized government? (multi-select)
laws
social classes
centralized power with hierarchy
protection against common enemies
Does a school meet the civilization criteria for infrastructure?
Yes, it has sidewalks and buildings
No, the roads are not part of the stand alone infrastructure
Yes, there are roads and buildings
Yes, education advances society through accumulated learning
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