From the Sumerians through the Phoenicians and Persians, these are some of the innovations developed by the peoples and empire of this river valley region.
From the Sumerians through the Phoenicians and Persians, these are some of the innovations developed by the peoples and empire of this river valley region.
The Egyptian civilization was full of culture and achievements.
There are many reasons for it. It is said mostly because of its location the civilization thrived so much. It was located in ancient North Africa along the river Nile around 3100 BC. There were two parts of Egypt - Upper Egypt and lower Egypt which was later unified by political powers under the rule of Menes. There were ups and downs of the power of the Egyptian empire throughout time.
The Egyptian civilization was full of culture and achievements.
There are many reasons for it. It is said mostly because of its location the civilization thrived so much. It was located in ancient North Africa along the river Nile around 3100 BC. There were two parts of Egypt - Upper Egypt and lower Egypt which was later unified by political powers under the rule of Menes. There were ups and downs of the power of the Egyptian empire throughout time.
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The civilization of Ancient Greece emerged into the light of world history in the 8th century BC. Normally it is regarded as coming to an end when Greece fell to the Romans, in 146 BC. However, major Greek, or “Hellenistic”, kingdoms lasted longer than this. As a culture, Greek civilization lasted longer still, continuing right to the end of the ancient world.
1. Mesopotamia
* Located in the
middle east; along
the banks of the
Tigris and
Euphrates rivers
Location/Geography
Egypt
*Located in
North/East Africa
with the Nile River
running through it
These two rivers were essential
to the survival of these two great
civilizations
2. Mesopotamia
*Introduced writing as
formal law codes, city
planning/architecture/ins
titutions.
*Created the wheel
around 4000 B.C.E
*Innovations in irrigation,
farming, pottery, bronze,
and copper.
All of these innovations over
time lead Mesopotamia into a
More complex society
3. Mesopotamia Cont.
* By 3500 B.C.E the
Sumerians came in
and started to make
innovations and
discoveries.
Cuneiform (Writing)
Mathematics
Calender
6. Egypt
*Arose about
1000 years
after
Mesopotamia
due to the
influence of
trade and
technological
advances.
The success of
Egypt was built
primarily on the
Nile River.
Predictable
flooding and
irrigation
methods
provided for
dense
populations.
7. Egypt Cont.
A more
government
enforced structure
was implemented
in Egypt with a
Pharaoh who had
divine rule and
was seen as a
god. This would
lead to pyramids,
tombs, and god
like statues
covering Egypt.
8. Egypt Cont.
This divine rule was
seen to be
necessary due to
the complexity of
their agriculture
system along the
Nile.
Results: Slave
Labor
9. Time-line of Egypt
KINGDOMS DATES SIGNIFICANT EVENTS
Archaic 4,950 – 4,636 Unification of all Egypt
Old Kingdom 4,636 – 4,031 Construction of Pyramids
First Intermediate 4,031 – 3,941 Political Chaos
Middle Kingdom 3,941 – 3,736 Recovery and political
Stability
Second Kingdom 3,736 – 3,517 Hyksos “Invasion
New Kingdom 3,517 – 3,055 Creation of Egyption Empire
(reigned over 3000 years)
10. Similarities/Differences
● *Both relied heavily on the Rivers for survival.
● *Both were religious but Egypt displayed more
through their art.
● *Both had slaves, Egypt was much harsher, in
Mesopotamia you could buy your freedom back.
● *Both shared a social stratification system with
land owners at the top and peasants at the
bottom.
11. Similarities / Differences
Cont.
● Urban centers became the center piece for both
civilizations.
● Mesopotamia brought innovations to Egypt and
Egypt improved on those.
● Both had a passion for art, astronomy, mathematics,
and religions.
● Both had writing systems, for law, commerce, and
communication.
12. Biggest Difference
● Egypt reigned for over 3000 years while
Mesopotamia was other thrown countless
times.
13. Synopsis
It is remarkable what makes and shapes a
civilization from its political infrastructure, its
geography, religion, and so much more.
Each variable makes historians question what
makes each civilization prosper and not succumb to
outside or inside forces.