Early Civilizations

Definition

Early civilizations refer to societies that emerged thousands of years ago and were characterized by complex social structures, organized governments, written language systems, advanced technologies for their time period, and urban centers.

Related terms

Agriculture: The practice of cultivating land and growing crops for food, fiber, medicinal plants, and other products used to sustain and enhance human life.

Civilization: A complex society with highly developed social, political, economic, and cultural systems.

Cultural Diffusion: The spread and exchange of ideas, beliefs, customs, technologies, etc., between different cultures or societies.