History of Western Civilization


Foundations for the Development of Civilizations
 

Table of Contents

Changes accompanying the rise of civilization

1. Switching from horticulture to intensive agriculture => surplus production

2. Division of Labor –

Monumental architecture

Writing

3. Central Government

4. Social Stratification  (social classes - not kin groups) 

a. The Emergence of Elites Mesopotamian example

b. Social Pyramid

Theories of Origin of Civilization

 

Consequences of the Rise of Civilization