Question

What are the main traits which mark a civilization?

Answer 1

6 traits of civilization. A civilization is a complex culture in which large numbers of human beings share a number of common elements. Historians have identified the basic characteristics of civilizations. Six of the most important characteristics are: cities, government, religion, social structure, writing and art.

Answer 2

Some of the traits which mark a civilization are:

(i)Evolution of cities;

(ii)Surplus food;

(iii)Division of labour;

(iv)System of writing;

(v)Public building;

(vi)Development of technology.