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    The Egyptian and Mesopotamian societies are two of the oldest civilizations in the history of the world. The Egyptian and Mesopotamian political‚ social‚ and cultural parts of their lives developed differently‚ but there is a similar basis between the two. Although they had similar political systems in that they both were ruled by kings‚ the way they viewed their kings and the way that they both constructed their power differed. Both civilizations constructed their social classes similarly in that

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    Ryan Bowman 8/19/2012 AP World History 3rd Similarities/Differences of Mesopotamia and Egypt Mesopotamia and Egypt have many similarities and differences in many aspects. Though regionally close‚ Egypt and Mesopotamia had many differences‚ such as social structure and government structure. While both civilizations differed as in social structure of their society and government structure; they also had similar aspects as in cultural development. Comparing the two‚ they both had close advances

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    two governments of Egypt and Mesopotamia. For example‚ both civilizations had manuscripts and inscriptions. These were written down to make sure that civilians would understand‚ follow‚ and obey their laws. These law writers were called Scribes. Their job would be writing things down. Sometimes‚ there were the only people in the land who were literate. This way‚ when people were caught disobeying a law‚ they could not escape the consequences. Also‚ both Egypt and Mesopotamia had to pay taxes. There

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    time. Two of the most advanced were Egypt and Mesopotamia. Although both had a male dominant government that was supported by a patriarchal king or leader‚ Egypt had a strong‚ centralized government whereas Mesopotamia was decentralized and was based upon small city-states operating independently. To add‚ Egypt was also classified as self sufficient rather than Mesopotamia who relied on trade because of unstable agriculture. Due to Egypt surpassing Mesopotamia in areas such as governmental structure

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    AP World History Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt both shared many distinct qualities amongst their civilizations. For example‚ their polytheistic beliefs as well as a similar social structure. These two civilizations differed in numerous modes‚ including political authority and geography. Mesopotamian civilizations settled along the Tigris-Euphrates Rivers. Egyptians settled along the Nile River. Both of these civilizations used their rivers as a natural resource to survive. Agriculture was

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    Egyptian (in modern day Egypt) civilizations flourished around 3500 BCE. They were River Valley civilizations that thrived on agriculture. During their reign‚ they were very prosperous and shared similarities and differences. Differences between them were that Mesopotamia’s environment hindered their civilization in warfare and agriculture while Egypt’s environment strengthened it and in their patriarchy society‚ women were treated more as equals to men in Egypt than in Mesopotamia. They were similar

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    Mesopotamia vs. Egypt A civilization is a society in advanced state of social development. Mesopotamia and Egypt are some of the oldest civilizations on history. One of the most important steps taken for a civilization to occur was the agricultural revolution. This was when man stopped being nomadic and begun to settle down permanently or for long periods of time in one specific area and began living off the lands and raising animals‚ this as we know is known as the agricultural revolution. Other

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    Ancient \Egypt and Mesopotamia need to be compared and contrasted. All of the ancient civilizations formed around rivers‚ but is there really anything alike about them beyond geographic location. Where did these ancient civilizations form? Ancient Egypt formed along the nile river. The nile provided water and fertile ground for the people of Egypt. The river flooded in a consistent pattern which made it easier for growing crops. Due to the surrounding desert the people of ancient egypt had to live

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    and Sparta but differed greatly in their conceptions of the good life for their citizens. Athens was the center of Greek educational‚ artistic‚ and scientific activity‚ and was the birthplace of democracy. Sparta was a militaristic‚ authoritarian society that held the arts and intellectual life in contempt and dreaded the extension of freedom to the individual or community. Greeks admired the Spartan way of life. Greek city states came off as “Democratic” and rule by the people‚ but in reality

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    Two of the greatest ancient civilizations of all times are Mesopotamia and Egypt. Both civilizations originated in the same area of the world‚ now known as the Middle East‚ and were quite progressive for their time. Because of their close proximities to each other‚ they had several shared beliefs but they also‚ had several differences. This is most evident in their practice of polytheism. Each of these regions practiced polytheism‚ the belief of many gods. Both believed that they were created

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