Western Civilization Civilization is defined as having a relatively high level of cultural and technological development; specifically the stage of cultural development at which writing and the keeping of written records is attained. Civilization is an advanced level of development in society that is marked by complex social and political organization, as well as, material, scientific, and artistic progress. Civilization is the way of life that began by those who live in cities. Civilization comes …showed first 75 words of 3137 total…

…showed last 75 words of 3137 total…and additional factors play a significant role in explaining the essential elements of man’s first high civilization. It is the combination of cultural changes, technological innovations, new tools, and other factors like societal conditioning via religion that make up the true achievement that is Sumer and Akkad. This crowning achievement is indeed the first high civilization known to man, and must be viewed as a major turning point in the civilized evolution of man.