Early Civilizations

Before civilizations arose, humans survived by hunting wild animals and gathering plants. In order to this, they had to move from place to place based on seasons and animal migratory patterns. As humans returned to the same places during certain seasons for food, they learned that buried seeds from the year before turned into plants that they could eat. The discovery of agriculture allowed people to stay in one place and have larger populations due to more food, as a result of this, civilizations were born. Humans progressed from living in bands of hunter-gatherers to thriving in great civilizations because they had enough food to have specialised jobs and they obtained a successful government.

The rise of agriculture permitted early civilizations to have more than enough food. Hunter gatherers learned how to farm by planting seeds which led to the domestication of plants, such as wheat and barley, and animals. The first civilizations began in the Fertile Crescent due to the fact that the soil was fertile and water was easily accessible. These factors made the Fertile Crescent an appropriate place to stay all year round. With a surplus of food, the populations of what were before small …show more content…
A government is a key trait of a civilization because without one, people would not do their jobs or have laws to protect their rights and the civilization would fall. Early examples of government include the pharaohs of Egypt and the Roman Republic. In Egypt's case, an absolute monarch was in charge to make important decisions for his empire, such as organising a defence, keeping records, and controlling taxes. On the other hand, the Romans held a republic government which gave all citizens a right to help make decisions for their empire. In both cases, government was an important aspect of a successful civilization as it provided a secure and coordinated lifestyle for the