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    The Mesopotamian‚ Egyptian‚ and Indus regions were (respectively) successful regions. All share the aspects of a successful society based from nearby river systems. Group 1:Mesopotamia * Document 1: This document describes the story of an innocent god that shared water with animals at a watering hole. The document describes the importance of water by referencing to the herds of wild game and Enkidu. The people that have created this document have put much emphasis on water systems.

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    Ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian Civilization Many ancient civilizations developed as a result of the Neolithic Revolution‚ or the turning point in which the utilization of systematic agriculture created societies. Two civilizations‚ Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia‚ both transformed into civilizations by changing from nomadic hunter-gatherers to agriculture and trade civilizations. Both civilizations were created as a result of the same revolution‚ but they still differ in numerous ways. Egypt

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    Egyptians and Mesopotamians both made enormous contributions to the development of technology and society. They had unique characteristics and made many advances for society and expansion alike. The Mesopotamians made advanced mathematical leaps and procured methods that we still use today. They were the ones that established a numerical place value system in which allows numbers to be categorized by observing the bordering digits that are placed alongside them. They also created a system that was derived

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    The lower class young women of the Ancient Mesopotamian society were deprived of education whereas‚ both young and adult women of all classes in Ancient Egypt had the privilege of receiving education and continue with their professions. In Ancient Mesopotamian society‚ both young and adult males had the privilege of education while the women of the lower class remained at home and learnt how to clean the house and take care of the family. Women of the higher or royal class had the access to education

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    leaves your body temporarily and then returns to your remains every night. In order for this to happen‚ the body needs to be intact or their afterlife would be jeopardized. The Egyptians spent majority of their time on death as they prepared for it‚ having elaborate funeral activities‚ and making sure that they lived a happy life so their journey in the afterlife will be happy as well.

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    What in your view was the short-term significance of Boudicca? Boudicca is a historical figure of undeniable significance‚ “one of those rare individuals from the past who have become folk heroes…” (Hingley‚ R & Unwin‚ C‚ 2005‚ 7). In Iron Age Britain‚ Boudicca was able to emerge as a Queen with unwavering passion‚ determination and the upmost of bravery in her rebellion against Roman rule. It therefore seems fitting to assess her significance and the impact she had in the years following her defeat

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    towards the afterlife and how it affected the way the people went about their daily lives‚ in particular I will answer the question‚ “Was preparing for the afterlife the most important aspect of Egyptian society?” This will go into depth about how their lives were drastically affected by the Afterlife and the preparations they underwent and why. The afterlife was considered a heavenly place that your body and soul travelled to you once you had died. The Ancient Egyptians called the afterlife the Land

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    Camus depicts the individuality of Meursault’s existential character through his disbelief in a higher power and an afterlife. Notably‚ Meursault believes that death holds to seem inevitable. Even with the belief in God‚ people will die at any point in their lives‚ there is no escaping it. Innumerable times society strives to confront Meursault on his religious beliefs by forcing the priest to push catholicism on him. With all of the pushing of religion‚ Meursault still refuses to find interest and

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    Religious Beliefs of the Ancient Mesopotamians and the Hebrews The ancient Mesopotamians and the Hebrews had significant differences in their religious beliefs and these differences shaped their societies. Religion was the basis of civilization for the ancient Mesopotamians; it dominated every aspect of their lives. The ancient Mesopotamian society was built upon mythopoeic thinking. This way of thinking based on myths‚ led them to believe in Polytheism‚ the belief in many gods. These gods controlled

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    belief of multiple deities‚ otherwise known as polytheism. The Ancient Mesopotamians prayed to gods such as Enlil (Supreme deity and god of air)‚ Enki (God of water and underworld)‚ and Shamash (god of law and sun). One of the most prominent gods throughout all four Mesopotamian empires was An/Anu‚ one of the three supreme deities and the god of heaven. The Egyptians also believed in countless gods like Osiris (god of afterlife)‚ Ra (god of sun)‚ and Thoth (god of wisdom). Hand in hand with Mesopotamia

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