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The government would order these, although costly, to aid and benefit the community. Such things as a wall to protect from attack or a canal to aid in irrigation would help insure the survival of a people.
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The first civilizations developed
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People would conduct elaborate ceremonies to appease the gods (polytheism) and insure a bountiful harvest. Floods and droughts were blamed on the gods’ anger so rituals were conducted in the temples.
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As cities developed and expanded, the food supply and irrigation systems needed to be maintained. Groups, such as councils or religious leaders, began to oversee the business and existence of the cities.
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This expressed the beliefs and values of a civilization. Different styles were developed and copied by societies. This was often used to impress visitors and people about the beauty and power of a king or a community.
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As farmers settled in fertile river valleys, they began to grow surplus or extra food. This extra food increased the population of the settlements. In time, the settlements grew into :
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On of the first River Valley civilizations was
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Records were needed to keep accounts on trade goods and food storage. This was needed because the information became too great. In addition, one needed to express more complex ideas such as beliefs and social order.
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