the Indus River Valley civilization and Mesopotamia existed in the time period of 2000-1200 BCE. The two civilizations had economies that had been agriculturally based, and in the civilizations both had polytheistic societies. On the other hand there were differences politically; Mesopotamia had consisted if city -states, while the Indus River Valley was centralized. Although there are similarities in their economics, politics, and culture, was found in their life, these civilizations have enough
Comparing and Contrasting River Valley Civilizations In the following treatise, the research that will be presented will provide criteria involving similarities and differences in three attributes of life in the four primary river valley civilizations. The river valley civilizations are composed of Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, and China. While each of these civilizations is unique in their habits and traditions, they share many similar qualities. For this work to be as comprehensive as
Indus River Valley 9/26/12 Ancient Mesopotamia and the Indus River Valley civilization were two incredibly productive and successful empires. While Mesopotamian politics were slightly less focused on religion and more on other aspects, the two societies shared many social characteristics. They both had defined social hierarchies, as well as similar views on gender roles. These traits are helpful in explaining the similarities and differences between the two
1. What are some similarities and differences among the cities and city-states that developed in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus River Valley? Some similarities among the cities and city-states that developed in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus River Valley were that they were all created around a big river, and they all used the river to their to really survive by using it for irrigation purposes to grow crops. Some differences among the cities and city-states that developed in Mesopotamia
A Short Comparative Essay of The Indus River Valley and Nubia The Indus River Valley (Chapter 1) and Nubia (Chapter 2) have some similarities, and quite a few differences. They are similar in aspects such as agriculture, and trade, while different in things such as culture. Some similarities and differences are very apparent, while others, not so much. Indus River Valley agriculture was primarily based on hunting and gathering food, but later on it changed to mainly farming. They also did things
Although the Mesopotamia civilization was thought to be located in between the Tigris and Euphrates river , which is now west of Iraq , and the Indus Valley civilization was thought to be located near the Indus Valley , now New Delhi , India , these two civilizations have many similarities and also many differences . These specific similarities and differences range from location , religion , way of life , types of governments , political structures , social structures , intuitions and many more
While the early river civilizations were spread throughout the world, there are many obvious similarities. However, there are also some differences. Between Sumer, the Indus River Valley (Harappan Civilization), and China, comparisons can range from land, government/social classes, and religion. This paper will show how civilizations in different parts of the world can have similar ideas but with their own spin on it. The geographical layout of the three river civilizations provides a variety of
Ancient River Valley Civilizations The first four ancient river civilizations all developed in a similar, complex manner and left behind many accomplishments with great influence on following civilizations. While all four has expected differences in culture and language, there are some core similarities that they all share. In order to maintain a civilization and last long, a civilization must have protection from invaders who might come to conquer the land. The Sumerians were unfortunately
these two civilizations, the people of Mesopotamia and the Indus River Valley innovated their world, and in turn, changed ours. Mesopotamia spanned from 5000-3500 B.C.E. between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, while the Indus Valley’s main time period was 3300-1300 B.C.E, in what is now Pakistan and Northwest India. These civilizations left a mark on the world through the way they ran their cities, how they worshipped, and the legacy that came out of Mesopotamia and the Indus River Valley. One of
Ancient Egypt Egyptian civilization began around 5000 BC and began to flourish in 3000 BC. Generally ancient Egyptian history is seperated into three kingdoms the old kingdon, middle, and new kingdom. The old kingdom (2686BC- 2134BC) is the time period where most of what we think of ancient Egypt like the pyramids (built as burial tombs for the pharoah). During that time Egyptians began to write texts, study medicine, and find new battle tactics. The Egyptians were polytheists and had a pantheon