5 Traits of a Civilization and Types of Governments

autocracy

government where one person has power

2 types of autocracies

monarchy and dictatorship

monarchy

an autocracy ruled by a king or queen, power is gained through family

dictatorship

A form of government in which the leader has absolute power and authority.

democracy

government by the people

2 types of democracies

direct and representative

example of a direct democracy

Athens or a classroom

example of representative democracy

United States

oligarchy

rule by a few

junta

a military group ruling a country after seizing power

theocracy

government that recognizes God or a divine being as the ultimate authority; can be combined with another form of government

anarchy

absence of government

example of anarchy

mob rule

example of theocracy

Vatican City, Iran, Saudi Arabia

example of oligarchy

Thailand

What are the 5 traits of a civilization?

1. advanced cities

2. specialized workers

3. complex institutions

4. record keeping

5. advanced technology

Describe what an advanced city includes

organized pattern of settlement, organized street design, organized trade, access to clean water