What Is Meant by the Term "Civilization"? What Were the Earliest

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What is meant by the term "civilization"? What were the earliest civilizations and when did they occur?

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Definitions:

Food Scarcity

The situation that arises when the availability of food in a region is insufficient to meet the dietary needs of its population.

Paleolithic

Relating to the earliest period of the Stone Age, characterized by the development of the first stone tools by early humans.

Enamel Hypoplasia

A dental disorder characterized by a deficiency in the enamel of the teeth, resulting from disruption of enamel formation.

Arrested Growth

A condition where development or growth is stopped or severely slowed, often due to genetic, environmental, or nutritional factors.