Drawing from the examples provided in Chapter 6 of the textbook,explain why certain societies are categorized as civilizations while others are excluded.

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The Answer is A good answer should offer a definition of civilization,identify which societies fit the definition,and discuss the features of societies not considered civilizations.
•Characteristics of civilization:
oUnified territorial states
oCities
oIntensive and productive agriculture
oEconomic specialization
oSocial stratification
oCulture (language,religion,art)
•Societies considered civilizations:
oMeroë
oAxum
oNiger River valley
oMaya
oTeotihuacán
oChavín
oMoche
oWari
oTiwanaku
•Societies not considered civilizations:
oBantu-speaking peoples
oAncestral PueblooMound Builders

Drawing from the Examples Provided in Chapter 6 of the Textbook,explain