7 characteristics of a civilization
Mesopotamia
Art
ancient people and modern day people need art because it is a thing we have to do to survive and have a healthy life. We need art because then we wouldn't have New York or Washington D.C. , but since we have art we have them. In ancient Mesopotamia they had pottery which was made for art, they made kingdoms to protect themselves from harm, so they did art to make the place where they are at a better place.
Religion
People need religion to worship there leader because of there beliefs.
Government
people need a government to run the civilization and to keep it organized.
Surplus
when mesopotamian people had a surplus of food they traded or saved it for other uses.
social classes
it is divided into divisions that are from rich to poor.
technology
people need technology to make stuff for the world to be better.