Egypt And Mesopotamia Similarities

    The river valley civilizations developed writing systems. Each writing system was unique, but they also had similarities between them. The people from Mesopotamia had a writing system called “cuneiform.” The Egyptians had a writing system called “hieroglyphics.” Cuneiform was a writing system based on pictures (3.) Just like cuneiform, hieroglyphics was also based on pictures (11.) Both writing systems presented objects or ideas. Also, they were both carved into stone.

The most apparent difference was these civilizations’ distinct type of rule. Egypt had pharaohs as their kings or rulers. Pharaohs were seen as holy figures and treated as gods, which allowed ancient Egypt to have a single, unified governing body, combining church and state. Mesopotamia was divided into city-states with a ruler governing each area independently. This led to a more fragmented political structure with recurring clashes and wars. The story of the Mesopotamian era is one of war, feud, and collapse; whereas ancient Egypt was mostly unified, sustaining a stable and well-structured

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.

Both Mesopotamia and Egypt between 3000 and 600 B.C.E had similarities and differences. Both regions differ in regards to social structure concerning gender roles, social classes, and slavery. However Mesopotamia and Egypt shared similar technological developments in regards to mathematics, astronomy, and writing as well as political structure as it regards to taxes, kingship, and the power of religion.

Both Mesopotamia and Egypt, between 3000 and 600 B.C.E., had similarities and differences. Both regions shared similar economic structure in regards to agriculture, trade, and taxes. However, Mesopotamia and Egypt differ in regards to religion concerning belief in afterlife, influence of gods, and religious influence on government, as well as technology as it regards weaponry, scientific study, and writing.

Mesopotamians and Egyptians religions have some similarities, but they also have differences. Mesopotamians and Egyptians both were polytheist religion; this means that they believe in several deities. The most important Mesopotamians gods were An (the most important god in the universe), Enlil (god of wind), Enki (god of earth and rivers) and Ninhursaga (a mother goddess) (12); and the some Egyptians gods were Osiris, Seth, Re and Isis.(17) The Mesopotamian and Egyptian religion, like the all religions, have a deity that is the creator of life and the most important force in the universe. For example, in Mesopotamians case An is the god of the sky and it is viewed as the source or active principle of all authority and in the side of the Egyptians this god is Re the source of life.

Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia were similar since both civilizations were polytheistic however they had different beliefs and worshipped different gods. Their religion was unalike because of the three factors; geography, rulers, and different gods. The geography is influenced because when the Euphrates and the Tigris rivers flooded the Mesopotamians thought the gods were angry. the flood destroyed all their food. However, when the Nile flooded the Egyptians thought the gods were happy. The flood gave life to the Egyptians. Both civilizations had different beliefs.In Egypt one of the rulers altered the Egytians' beliefs since the Akanaten changed the religion into monotheism. However, Mesopotamia had independent city states with own rulers so

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.

The two civilizations had leaders that they believed were close to god. They have different law and order systems. The Egyptians had set punishment for certain crimes, while the Mesopotamian had similar systems but with the Hammurabi code which was “Eye for an Eye”. Their political systems for a majority were like a monarchy/dictatorship. In both civilizations they had certain gender norms. In Egypt men and women were treated as equals for a majority but the still had different roles. They both got education because they believed education was very important. Women in Egypt had the role of baring and raising children and responsible for family and domestic issues. Men on the other had taught there boys how to trade or how to do the same labor they did and provided for the family. When Egyptians kids turned 14 they would help their dad or mom depending on what sex they were. Mesopotamia had different views men clearly had more power and the women were not treated as equals. Men went to work with their sons and women stayed home took care of the family with the

Religion was practiced throughout Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. Both the Mesopotamians and Egyptians shared polytheistic beliefs. Each god was responsible for an action, but they did not consider the gods to be equal in Mesopotamian society, in order to please the gods, a sacrifice must be made to please them in order to avoid the god’s wrath. The separation of church and state did not exist in both ancient civilizations, pharaohs of Egyptian society was known to be a god on Earth, the incarnation of Horus, the falcon god. The Mesopotamian rulers were known as a representative to the gods. Although they worship to several different gods, they do have differences between the two. The idea of an afterlife, In Mesopotamia didn’t exist but for the Egyptians the idea of an afterlife was of significant importance to them, rituals were held to ensure that the body and soul would be ready for an eternal life after death. The writing systems of both the Mesopotamians and the Egyptians have many similarities. Pictographic writing, which was developed by the

In Mesopotamia the forces of nature were more chaotic and as a result, the gods were seen as unpredictable beings of extraordinary power that had to be kept content by priests. People were under the control of the gods, so the job of humanity was to carry out their wills and make them

The Mesopotamian civilization seems so grim and joyless when compared to Egyptian civilization for several reasons including control of water and land, location of cities in relation to warfare, writings from the time, and security.

Long before you and I today were societies in formation. These fascinating societies took place in Mesopotamia and Egypt in ancient times. Many factors contributed to the similarities and the differences that occurred between the two; including geography, religion, and social structures. A glance at the these factors will give us a better understanding of a couple of the first societies or civilizations that occurred before people today.

The ancient civilization of Mesopotamia emerged around 5000 B.C. and the ancient Egypt civilization started around 3500-3000 B.C. They were both very successful and revolutionary civilization. The Sumerians initiated the Bronze Age and the Egyptians deciphered seven different languages. They Egyptian civilization was once separated but was eventually united under one ruler. Conversely, the Mesopotamian civilization always remained independent because each city-state had its own government and ruler, but they still shared one same culture. Both Egyptians and Mesopotamians developed a successful civilization thanks to their way of life, beliefs/religions, and their government/leaders.

Although Mesopotamia and Egypt are similar in many ways, they also have many differences. This essay will point out the differences and similarities of how these civilizations were governed, how the geography affected the people of these civilizations and the outlook these people had.