Overview:
We have learned about three of the world’s earliest civilizations. For this assignment, you will compare and contrast two of these civilizations.
Instructions:
– Research the two civilizations: Egypt and China.
– First, discuss why you think the two civilizations developed where they did.
For example, why would civilization develop in the northeast corner of Africa but not farther west?
What role did rivers play in the development of civilization?
Was climate a factor in early civilizations?
– Compare and contrast the two civilizations you have chosen in these three areas: political structures, writing, and the organization of their society.