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by Joseph Chiu 6 years ago

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Mesopotamia vs. Egypt

In ancient history, Mesopotamia and Egypt stand out as two of the most influential civilizations, each with unique characteristics and contributions. Mesopotamia, located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, developed a system of writing known as cuneiform and constructed monumental ziggurats.

Mesopotamia vs. Egypt

Mesopotamia vs. Egypt

Mesopotamia

invented many inventions
Built ziggurats
Had a king as a ruler
Used a system of writing called cuneiform
Had big resources in grain
Wrote on clay

Burning Questions

Why did the Egyptians consider their Pharaoh as god?
How did flamingos play a role in Egyptian culture?

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Egypt

Built pyramids
Had 3 different crowns
Had mummies
Had a Pharaoh as their ruler
Used a system of writing called hieroglyphics
Had a big resources in gold
Wrote on papyrus

Similarities

Soil was very fertile
Both areas were flood plain
Rivers in both areas divided and divided into a delta
Worshiped gods
Both worshiped gods
Both had a way of writing
Farming near rivers
Both civilizations were very hot