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Civilization
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A civilization is any complex society characterized by the development of the state, social stratification, urbanization, and symbolic systems of communication beyond natural spoken language.
The ancient Sumerians of Mesopotamia were the oldest civilization in the world, beginning about 4000 BCE.
The ancient Sumerians of Mesopotamia were the oldest civilization in the world, beginning about 4000 BCE.
Ancient Egypt provides an example of an early culture civilization.
Ancient Egypt provides an example of an early culture civilization.
The End of Dinner by Jules-Alexandre Grün (1913). The emergence of table manners and other forms of etiquette and self-restraint are presented as a ch
The End of Dinner by Jules-Alexandre Grün (1913). The emergence of table manners and other forms of etiquette and self-restraint are presented as a characteristic of civilized society by Norbert Elias in his book The Civilizing Process (1939).
The Acropolis of Athens: Greece is traditionally seen as the cradle of a distinct European or "Western" civilization.
The Acropolis of Athens: Greece is traditionally seen as the cradle of a distinct European or "Western" civilization.
State (polity)
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A state is a political entity that regulates society and the population within a territory. Government is considered to form the fundamental apparatus of contemporary states.
Painting of Roman Senators encircling Julius Caesar
Painting of Roman Senators encircling Julius Caesar
The frontispiece of Thomas Hobbes' Leviathan
The frontispiece of Thomas Hobbes' Leviathan