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River Valley Civilizations Presentation
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River Valley Civilizations Presentation
Mesopotamia vs. Ancient Egypt
Mesopotamia
Ancient Egypt
Common characteristics
Common Characteristics
1. Both developed as major civlizations between 3000-3500 BCE.
2. Both developed near accessibile bodies of water. Both river civilizations.
3. The religions were both polytheistic, meaning they believed in multiple gods and goddesses.
4.Both had similar social structures. Lower class were usually slaves, upper clas were kings and pharaohs.
Mesoptamia
Egypt
Differences
-Located on the banks of the river Nile
-System of writing is hieroglyphics, which is based on pictures
-Egypt civilizations are known for their architectural pyramids
-Their highest social class consists of the Pharaoh
-Located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
-Systerm of writing is Cuneiform
-Mesopotamians are known for their first arches, columns and roofed buildings
-Their highest social class consists of royal family, leading officials, and priests