Issues of Civilization vrs. Cultures
{"Image DocumentName": "Issues of Civilization vrs. Cultures", "Image ImageDescription": "What advantages does an agriculturally based society have over a hunter/gatherer based society? The greatest advantage is reliable food supply, and hence, the capacity to support larger populations. Agriculture produces surpluses, and those and agriculture s sedentary nature, open the door to specialization and a more elaborate culture, etc. Why is the development of writing important in the history of the river valley civilizations? Writing is essential for record keeping, bureaucracy, commerce, and accumulating knowledge; it also makes possible more varied cultural forms. Writing also led to new social divisions based on selective literacy. Compared to noncivilized societies, what are the major drawbacks of civilization? Often have inequality in social structure and gender as well as disease and war.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}