Egypt And Mesopotamia Similarities

Historians are confident that Mesopotamia and Egypt are the earliest documented civilizations based on archaeological evidence. They are known for their innovations in technology, agriculture, and law, which society uses today. The evidence from various researches by credible historians and archeologist shows that indeed both civilizations had a legal system whether written or not. The Mesopotamian people were tame by rules put forth by Hammurabi – the sixth king of Ancient Babylon – referred to as Hammurabi’s Code by historians. The Mesopotamian government went to great lengths to spell out their laws, and consequences for breaking them, in depth detail; on the other hand, Egypt failed to do the same. While less visible proof of Egyptian law exists today, there is evidence that proves they had a structured and progressive legal society. Even though both societies were advanced, their legal system in many ways contrasted each other.

The setting is around 3000 BCE, surrounded on all sides by vast, arid deserts, steep cliffs, and extensive bodies of water. And, in these massive deserts civilization exists; there are grand, shining empires, pillars of humanity. Ancient Egypt and Ancient Mesopotamia, both known as cradles of civilization, were hosts to some of the greatest ancient kingdoms of mankind. These empires shared a number of common practices due to similar geographical settings, but likewise they were different in their structure, customs, and views. The ancient civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia shared many similarities; however Egypt was more prosperous economically, established a superior, unwavering political structure, and possessed more unified and content religious views.

While describing the cultural among the people of Mesopotamia and Egypt, I learned the differences and similarities in culture. The birth of Mesopotamian Civilization began in c. 3000 B.C.E., in the valleys of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers of Southwest Asia. Mesopotamia is a Greek word and it means ‘between the rivers.’ In contrast, the birth of Egyptian Civilization began in c. 3100 B.C.E., in a valley of the Nile River in Northeastern Africa. Egypt is a Greek word and it means ‘House of the Spirit of Ptah.’ Since there are several categories in the cultures of the Mesopotamians and the Egyptians, I decided to narrows it to three categories: Religion, Writing, and Geography. The three categories will present the basis to compare cultural differences and similarities.

They brought writing, the wheel, the calendar, and astronomy. Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt allowed human beings, for the first time in history, to settle down in one place and farm instead of chasing their often dangerous wild animal food sources. Both civilizations shared similarities and differences in their climate, politics, intellect, religion, arts and architecture, technology, economics, and social structures, that allowed them to flourish and become two of the most well-known ancient civilizations.

Johana Gutierrez AP World History Mr. Rosentel 8 September 2016 In both Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, civilizations were ruled by a monarchy, which meant the governments had control over their people. While in Egyptian civilizations the women of higher class received respect and power, the women in Ancient Mesopotamian civilizations did not get the same respect and faced gender inequality. Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt civilizations were ruled by monarchy.

The Egyptians and Mesopotamian people shared many similarities and differences. These early civilizations revealed the dependency on geography, religion, and their leaders. Accordingly, geography defined each societies physical, social, and religious organizations. In the egyptians civilization they could expect when the river would rise and fall unlike Mesopotamia, they did not know when a flood would happen.

Mesopotamia and Egypt were both part of the creation of the worlds first civilizations. These countries shared many similarities and differences within their society, political structure, and their religions. Mesopotamian and Egypt both flourished near rivers in which enabled them to become an agricultural enriched society. While both civilizations had the advantage of the rivers, Egypt did not have the fertile hinterland that allowed Mesopotamia to excel in agriculture. Through a political standpoint one can see the similarities of the Mesopotamians and Egyptians political structure, but they practiced different laws according to their society. In religion both Mesopotamia and Egypt worship the same way, but the nature of there gods are

Mesopotamia and Egypt stand to be two of the oldest civilizations in history. Both were founded with a comparable social caste system, a polytheistic religion, and an agricultural economy. However, their political structure, architecture, and geography differed. While both societies developed similar social, cultural, and economic concepts, historical evidence shows that Mesopotamia and Egypt, due to various distinctions, are contrasting societies. Both civilizations had some resemblance and divergence of dividing structures in their community.

The Egyptian civilization and Mesopotamian civilization, at their peak times, had numerous similarities and many differences. They brought civic establishments, thoughts and procedures into the world that affected the improvement of different social orders the world over.

Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia had some similarities in their religious aspects. For example, they both had polytheistic religions and many of their gods and goddesses embodied elements of nature. Likewise, both civilizations had dedicated buildings to worship their gods and placed a high value on religious leaders. These civilizations were centered in religion and believed their gods created them (Kate, 2010). There were a few notable differences in their religions though, starting with the reflection each group had on religion.

The physical environments of Egypt and Mesopotamia do explain their cultural differences. Egyptians had natural barriers and fertile, predictable land, while Mesopotamians had unpredictable land and no protection from invaders. These key differences are the basis of the cultural differences between the two regions, and explain different parts of their culture, such as their outlook on life/afterlife and their rulers.

Mesopotamia and Egypt’s civilization were developed near the river valleys, which were the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, and the Nile river. Their rivers were different, though. The Nile river had an annual replenishing of soil and water for Egypt’s agriculture. The Tigris and Euphrates of Mesopotamia also had an annual rising of water, except that the water would sometimes flood their crops.

Throughout history, we have seen the rise and fall of numerous civilizations. Two prominent ancient civilizations that had a lasting effect on the future are Mesopotamia and Egypt. Ancient Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt developed side by side between starting in 3000 B.C.E. But, apart from their neighboring surroundings, both civilizations had various similarities and differences that led to the demise of each one. Specifically, the most notable similarities and differences between Mesopotamia and Egypt is their economy because both civilizations depended on agriculture, the citizens were required to pay taxes, and in contrast, Egypt economy was governed by states while mesopotamia was a private enterprise.

Comparing Egypt and Mesopotamia, there are plenty of similarities and difference between them in terms of geography, culture and economics. The similarities and differences in geography between Mesopotamia and Egypt had a great impact on their civilizations and way of livings. Because of different geography, different degrees of exposure to outside invasion and influence, and different prior beliefs, Egypt and Mesopotamia were in contrast to one another in many ways.

Egypt and Mesopotamia were both military powered for starters. Also, both civilizations had gained control over old Syria in turns. One last example of a similarity between these two civilizations were they were both a real state. Another difference between Egypt and Mesopotamia was Egypt was a one race country while in Mesopotamia, it was a multi race culture. One last difference between these two civilizations was the Egyptian culture was local with limited influences of other outside cultures due to the isolation of their civilizations, unlike Mesopotamia which their culture was open to outside and new cultures since they weren’t isolated like