This document discusses how past experiences shape present systems and technologies. It asks what defines a civilization and what characteristics are important for a civilization to have. Key questions are posed about defining civilizations and describing their characteristics to better understand how we arrived at our current place in time.

1. Where we are in place
and time
Central idea:
• A variety of past experiences combined to shape
present systems and technologies.
Key questions:
• What is a civilisation?
• How can we describe the characteristics of civilisations?

20. Discussion
• What do you think a civilisation is?
• What is important for a civilisation
to have?