The Redman-Childe list of essential characteristics (from 12 July lecture) assumes the formation of settled communities as an essential component in civilization, implying that residents of settled communities were more intelligent, or more highly developed, than nomadic, migratory, or tribal peoples. Using specific examples from the first two weeks of the class, do you agree or disagree? Do you think the Redman-Childe list is an appropriate or inappropriate tool of assessment?