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What are some things that you would expect to find in a 'civilization'?

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A civilization typically has several defining characteristics. Here are some key elements one would expect to find:

1. **Social Structure**: Hierarchical organization of individuals and groups, often including distinct classes or castes.

2. **Government**: A governing body or system that creates and enforces laws, manages resources, and provides order.

3. **Economic System**: Methods of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, which may include trade systems, currency, or barter.

4. **Language and Communication**: A system of writing or spoken language that enables communication, record-keeping, and the sharing of knowledge.

5. **Religious or Spiritual Beliefs**: A shared system of beliefs and practices concerning the divine, moral values, and the meaning of life.

6. **Cultural Practices**: Traditions, rituals, arts, and leisure activities that reflect the society's values and creativity.

7. **Technology and Innovation**: Tools, techniques, and advancements that improve living conditions, productivity, and societal complexity.

8. **Infrastructure**: Physical structures such as roads, bridges, buildings, and transportation systems that support the functioning of the society.

9. **Agriculture and Food Production**: Systems for growing food and raising livestock to sustain the population and support a sedentary lifestyle.

10. **Education and Knowledge Systems**: Institutions and methods for teaching and transmitting knowledge, skills, and cultural heritage.

11. **Interaction with Other Societies**: Trade, diplomacy, and conflict with neighboring civilizations or societies, leading to cultural exchange and evolution.

12. **Art and Architecture**: The expression of cultural identity through visual arts, music, literature, and monumental building projects.

These elements often interconnect and evolve, contributing to the complexity and dynamism of a civilization.
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