Mesopotamia

Egyptian Civilization

Indus Valley Civilization

1. According to conventional Egyptian sources the civilization came in to existence around 150 B.C.

Indus valley civilization developed 3000 years ago.

2. It developed along the river Nile, Egypt

It developed along the river Indus, India

3. Ancient Egyptian writings are called hieroglyphics which was deciphered.

Their language has not been still deciphered.

4. Agriculture proved to be the main source of Egypt's wealth. In the marketplace, one could find cattle, goats, pigs, and fowl. The market was also home to a large variety of fish from the Nile

The economic wealth of the Indus River civilization emanated primarily from horticulture. There were enormous granaries built in each village

5. They had a government system similar to a monarchy, where, as the head of state, the pharaoh had absolute power. Motivating and organizing these activities was a bureaucracy of elite scribes, religious leaders, and administrators under the control of a Pharaoh who ensured the cooperation and unity of the Egyptian people.

Unfortunately, apart from their intelligent design of the cities, very little is known about the Indian system of government. Some believe that it was an authoritarian government, due to the grid plan of their cities as well as other factors. However, many suggest that the political leaders were also priests. They believe that the Indian government was theocratic and that a conservative priesthood governed.

6. The ancient Egyptians excelled in quarrying, surveying and construction techniques that facilitated the building of monumental pyramids. The construction of the Egyptian pyramids has dumbfounded the world for generations

The Indus River civilization was more technologically advanced than the Egyptian civilization. The cities of the Indus Valley Civilization were well-organized and solidly built out of brick and stone. Their drainage systems, wells and water storage systems were the most sophisticated in the ancient world.

7. The power and strength of Egypt proved to be their own downfall as the Egyptians became prideful and arrogant. Assyria invaded Egypt around 650 B.C, resulting in the plundering and destruction of many temples. The Assyrians were eventually forced to retreat, but the Egyptians were devastated. Later, in the fifth century B.C., Persians invaders attacked and conquered Egypt.

Several explanations have been formulated like-- repeated flooding of towns located on the river banks and due to ecological changes. Some historians do not rule out invasions by barbarian tribes and massacre in the northwest as the cause of the decline of the Harappan civilization. When the initial migrations of the Aryan people into India began about 1500 BC, the developed Harappan culture had already been practically wiped out.

Yes! There was domesticated wheat, barley, grapes, olives, and other plants. As of animals there was sheep, cattle, goats, and pigs.

the ability to farm (great soil due to floods) and travel (river+boat=....) between the two rivers.

Majipuri -Wonder Cradle- happened in 2004.

Ok, open the chapter about the Fertile Crescent. It is there. Now, within the chapter is headings, look at the headings. Under each heading is 2-4 paragraphs. So you need to read the ones titled under the heading "five empires". You will find your answer. Also, look at the map in the chapter it will show the empires. You CAN do this, so get to work.

Well, all of the Mesopotamian Empires at all points of time relied heavily of slavery. They also tended to "relocate" large populations of enemies they had conquered- something they may have adopted from the Assyrians. Also, the society was very classist. The majority of people were very poor. Poor non-slaves, or surfs, farmed land owned by either rich land-owners or the Temple. Others may have owned small amounts of land on which they farmed. A large percentage of a farmers produce would be given to the King and/or the Temple. If you could not pay this tax, you or a family member would become a slave in the Temple. The King could also demand that you house, feed, and clothe soldiers. Women had almost no freedom. Marriages were arranged by the girls father, often to an older man. Women of lower classes could also be involved in business. However, there were laws protecting women. Women could divorce neglectful or abusive husbands, and could inherit a portion of property (their sons would split up the rest). In Mesopotamia people could bring their claims or suits to court, or a council. The council would decide the punishment/reward, or who was guilty/innocent, etc... Other benefits include having the protection of the King against raiders or violence, and the King would secure food rations during times of famine.

The land of Mesopotamia is known as "the land between two rivers". The rivers that surround Mesopotamia are the Euphrates and Tigris rivers. Because of this, the soil in the land became fertile, nicknaming it the fertile crescent. The fertile land was rich soil, which attracted many people.

Yes, well its the first recorded civilization, there could be others that were destroyed or were not recorded and if you don't count hunter-gatherers as a civilization then yes...

They developed almost all the technologies and techniques that underpinned further developments and systems by later civilisations - architecture, transport, metalworking, carpentry, pottery, glass-making, textile manufacture, leather-workin, plus the basis of farming and food processing. They also developed irrigation, flood control and water management.

ruled it ,destroyed it ,

thy were built by the slaves in Egypt they were made with mud and water

There was the Sumerian civilization (the first civilization on Earth), it appeared 9000 years ago. Because spelt grew on the banks of the Tigris and the Euphrates river, humans became sedentary. They began to cultivate these lands and invent new farming techniques. After that they invented writing and Architecture. Later, they began to build big cities.

There was the Akkadian Empire (The first Empire of the world). It appeared in 2334 B.C. The Akkadian Empire dominated Mesopotamia from the end of the XXIV century to the beginning of the XXIII century.

There was the Babylonians. The Babylonian territories were on the south of Mesopotamia. The Babylonian realm flourished from the beginning of the second millennium B.C. The Babylonian realm disappeared in 539 B.C, when the capital was seized by the king Cyrus II of persia.

There was the Assyrians. Assyria appeared in the second millennium B.C.. It turned into an Empire. In the VIII and VII century, Assyria controlled territories that are now known as Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey and Iran.

Mesopotamia was susceptible to invasion because it was located in such a vulnerable, open area. There were no mountains surrounding it from invaders, so enemies could easily get in the great empires that thrived off of the very fertile land. Many people wanted to invade because of the fertile land and easy access to the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.

Surplus of food.

In the thread of history of Israel, when the Nation split into two kingdoms, the Northern Kingdom of Israel made its capital, Samaria. These 10 tribes of Israel primarily would be conquered and taken captive by the Assyrian Empire during 722-718 BC. They would never return and the conquerors would move other previously conquered peoples of different tribes into the now vacant land.

These new peoples would soon intermix with the remainder of the 10 tribes of Israel left behind. They would intermarry and absorb the Israelite teachings - changing the Laws of God (which had already severely changed by the Israelites causing their punishment) to include their pagan customs. They expanded and eventually became known as the Samaritans whom the tribes of the Southern Kingdom of Judah did not like or have anything to do with. They were anathema to them.

Jesus however, told of the Good Samaritan as a lesson to the Pharisaic teachings of His day. He included and came for all mankind, though first to the Jews.

There was the Akkadian Empire (The first Empire of the world). It appeared in 2334 B.C. The Akkadian Empire dominated Mesopotamia from the end of the XXIV century to the beginning of the XXIII century.

There was the Assyrian Empire. Assyria appeared in the second millennium B.C. In the VIII and VII century, Assyria controlled territories that are now known as Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey and Iran.

Mesopotamia was called the cradle of civilizations because it was the first civilization. The first cities were made here.

Trade was important in Mesopotamia because they needed to trade thier food for stone,wood and metal tools so they can make even more food and crops.

The first empire in the Fertile Crescent was the Sumerian Empire. Then they were defeated by the Akkad's. Then came the Babylonians. They were defeated by the Assyrians. Then the Persians. And finally they were overthrown by Alexander the great and his Greek armies.

one way they influenced our society was when a mesopotamian leader, hammuburi, created a code of laws (Hammurabi's Code) that is the basis for many modern laws.mesopatamia also had an advanced system of libraries. Unlike in many other early societies, Mesopotamian men and women were taught to read and write. Women had rights, could own property, and even get a divorce. anceint mesopatamia societies introduced the medecinal concepts of physical examinations and perscriptions. Mesopotamian people used many technologies including metal and copper-working, glass and lamp making, textile weaving, flood control, water storage, and irrigation. Mesopotamian societies used aqueducts long before the romans and other europeans.

The Ishtar gate was dedicated to the Goddess Ishtar, which is another name for the planet Venus. hello hi ola

Many Great civilization began here.

There was the Sumerian civilization (the first civilization on Earth), it appeared 9000 years ago. Because spelt grew on the banks of the Tigris and the Euphrates river, humans became sedentary. They began to cultivate these lands and invent new farming techniques. After that they invented writing and Architecture. Later, they began to build big cities.

There was the Akkadian Empire (The first Empire of the world). It appeared in 2334 B.C. The Akkadian Empire dominated Mesopotamia from the end of the XXIV century to the beginning of the XXIII century.

There was the Babylonians. The Babylonian territories were on the south of Mesopotamia. The Babylonian realm flourished from the beginning of the second millennium B.C. The Babylonian realm disappeared in 539 B.C, when the capital was seized by the king Cyrus II of persia.

There was the Assyrians. Assyria appeared in the second millennium B.C.. It turned into an Empire. In the VIII and VII century, Assyria controlled territories that are now known as Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey and Iran.

Neolithic people moved to Mesopotamia, Syria to contribute to the cause of increasing people. The increasing population was in need of more nutriment. To grow more nutriment, the Neolithic people needed more land.

It was a primarily arid and hot place with a river large enough to permit the Ancient peoples to grow wheat and other grain staples.