<u>Question:</u>
Which of the following is usually an indicator of a "classical civilization"?
A. the development of permanent settlements and cities
B. the development of institutions and cultural traditions
C. the development of communities along river valleys
D. the development of written language and religious beliefs
<u>Answer:</u>
The development of institutions and cultural traditions is usually an indicator of a "classical civilization".
<u>Explanation:</u>
Civilization essentially means when an inhabitants of a region connected by common culture reaches a high level of social, cultural or technological advancement as to develop a complex social structure or society. Every civilization is develops its unique form of system of communication in terms of language.
Classical civilizations are essentially characterised by progress in art, writing, sciences, developing complex social & political institutions and cultural traditions. The economies of the classical civilizations were agriculture based economies even though they developed sophisticated job specialization.