In this issue, let’s start with the stories of the civilizations in Mesopotamia. We often hear the names of Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Elamite and other cultures. So there are some differences between these cultures. What kind of relationship? In fact, these cultures are all branches of the same Mesopotamian civilization.
Civilization and culture are two interrelated but different concepts. Simply put, civilization refers to the historical form formed at a certain stage of human development, including the basic composition of culture. Culture refers to the specific existence mode of a certain civilization and the practice method of civilization. Culture reflects people's way of life and is reflected in people's customs, beliefs, art, values, etc. Civilization reflects the level of human progress, which is reflected in people's laws, science, industry, cities, etc. Cultures can be of many kinds, and civilizations can be high or low. Culture can exist independently, but civilization needs the support of culture. Culture can be spread through learning, and civilization needs innovation to develop.
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