Which statement about the term "civilization" is true?

a. Civilization is synonymous with culture.
b. All cultures are civilizations, but all civilizations are not cultures.
c. Civilizations are characterized by monumental architecture, centralized government, efficient food production, and writing.
d. Civilizations first appeared around 10,000 years ago.
e. There are no contemporary civilizations. This was a phenomenon of the historical past.


ANSWER:
c

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