In order to determine whether or not a society can be considered a civilization, it is essential to have a clear definition of the word itself. Webster’s dictionary defines a civilization as an advanced state of intellectual, cultural, and material development in human society, marked by progress in the arts and sciences, the extensive use of writing, and the appearance of complex political and social institutions. While this may seem to be an acceptable …showed first 75 words of 1217 total…

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