It isn't so important that Civ gives a very wrong idea. What matters is: Would it give a better or worse idea than a book or some conversation? Which of thes

It isn't so important that Civ gives a very wrong idea. What matters is: Would it give a better or worse idea than a book or some conversation? Which of these is best probably depends on the child: the game is likely to be less factual, and probably less insightful, but it will typically hold the child's attention better. That counts for something.