Which three of the following would be considered characteristics of a true civilization? a powerful and centralized government the growth of large cities the development of written language small and unorganized settlements simple art that depicts daily life

The answers are given below

1. a powerful and centralized government

2. The growth of large cities

3.The development of written language.

Explanation: These three characteristics are very important to consider a true civilization. Because a powerful government indicates the implement of rules and equality of law which is a key factor for a civilization. The large cities of a civilization indicates the life style of a civilization.

language in one of the main element of a civilization. But the development of the written language is more important to a civilization as it describes cultural value of the civilization.  

there were abundant sources of fuel nearby