Civilization (series)

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/civilization-series

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the creator?Sid Meier
2. What is the primary developer?Firaxis Games
3. What is the Civilization video game series?It is a turn‑based strategy game where you build an empire from cave people to space explorers, making decisions about cities, units, and technology.
4. What does 4X mean in Civilization?4X stands for Explore, Expand, Exploit, and Exterminate, the four main actions players can do to grow their civilization.

4X Genre: A subgenre of strategy video games characterized by four core mechanics: eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, and eXterminate.
Turn-Based Strategy: A game genre where players take sequential turns to make their moves, allowing for deliberate strategic planning.
Intellectual Property: Creative works, such as games, that are owned by a company or individual and protected by law.