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The Early Civilizations How Similar Were The Early Civilizations?
The Early Civilizations How Similar Were The Early Civilizations?
3. Urbanized
4. Technological Advancements
5. Division of labor
6. Defined social structure
7. Complex institutions
8. Arts and Writing systems
Compare
Cities form centers of government.
Monarchies in Egypt, Mesopotamia and China
Contrast
Frequent invasions in Mesopotamia, fewer in Egypt
and China.
Maya city states and Egypt/Shang centralization
Society
Patriarchal
Social Stratification
Religion
Writing
Comparison
Cuneiform, Hieroglyphics, Mayan script, Chinese script
Patriarchal societies in all regions – except sub-Saharan Africa
Polytheism
Contrast
Role of women in Egypt and Mesopotamia
Economy
Agriculture
Trade
Metallurgy
Comparison
River valleys and irrigation
Trade and technology
Contrast
Little trade in China
Agriculture in Western and Eastern hemispheres
Discussion Questions