Give a definition of civilization

ESSAY:
Chose ONE of the following:
-Give a definition of civilization, and apply that definition to Sumerian society.
        – Were the beliefs of early Hindus and Buddhists fundamentally the same? Why or why not?
        -Compare and contrast the concepts of Confucianism and Legalism. Why did the latter become so important in the Qin dynasty. Would the Qin have survived longer if it had followed the Confucian path? Why or why not?
-Compare and contrast the values, institutions, and actions of the city-states of Sparta and Athens.
        -What role did Christianity play in the Late Roman Empire? Was it, in any real way, the cause of its fall? Might it have even prolonged the life of the Empire? Why or why not?
-What are the possible reasons for the collapse of Mayan civilization? Which do you feel is most important, and why? Why not the others?