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Question
What is meant by the term, 'Civilisation'?
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Solution
Civilisation is defined as an advanced stage of human cultural development. It implies the use of superior technology and complex economic relationships. There are a number of traits that mark a civilisation.
Some of these are:
- Evolution of cities
- Surplus food
- Division of labour
- System of writing
- Monumental public buildings
- Development of technology.
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