# Using PERSIA to analyze civilizations

You have already learned why several ancient civilizations developed near rivers and how farming supported the growth of civilizations. Now you will choose two ancient civilizations to analyze. As you read, complete a Double PERSIA graphic organizer of the characteristics of the two civilizations.

PERSIA is an acronym that stands for Political-Economic-Religious-Social-Intellectual-Area. This acronym will help you understand the characteristics of the two civilizations you choose to learn about. After reading about two civilizations, you will create a definition of the word “civilization.”

## Procedure

1. Open the attached Double PERSIA graphic organizer.
2. Use the infographic linked below to choose two civilizations to read about:

http://k20.ou.edu/rivercivs

1. As you read, fill in the graphic organizer with the characteristics of each civilization.
2. After learning about two civilizations, define “civilization” in the box below the PERSIA graphic organizer. Use the two civilizations you have learned about to define “civilization.”
3. After you have finished, select the “Submit Assignment” button. Upload the completed document as a file or share a link to the file.