Force played a role in hold the first civilization together coercion to extract surplus soldiers police ect Religion was also used Also the use of grandeur lavish lifestyles impressive rituals intended to overwhelm common people reminder the ruling elites were in charge ID: 596622
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“Civilizations were held together largely by force.” Do you agree with this assessment, or were there other mechanisms of integration as well?Slide2
Force played a role in hold the first civilization together. (coercion to extract surplus, soldiers, police,
ect
.)
Religion was also used
Also the use of grandeur lavish lifestyles, impressive rituals intended to overwhelm common people (reminder the ruling elites were in charge)