-Compare and contrast the Mesopotamian and Egyptian Civilizations-
...et up systems of society, and having the ability to create and worship their own religions. I. The Mesopotamian Civilization - Sumerian, Semites, Eblaites, and Amorites A. Communication 1. Internal lines of communication were poor, resulting in a created city-state. 2. External lines of communication were good thus resulting in war and trade B. Writing and Language 1. Pictographs resulted from Sumerian formed writing (cuneiform) and writing became symbolized by the use of ideograms. Later Scribes learned to use signs to represent sounds C. Systems of Society - Freedom & Dependence included in four categories 1. Nobles, Clients, Commoners and Slaves D. Theology and Religion - believed many gods run the world 1. Gods were believed to be human in form, and were worshiped because they were believed to be mighty II. The Egyptian Civilization - (3100-1200 B.C.) included: Hyksos and Hittites A. Communication 1. Internal lines of communication were good, which resulted in unity throughout the Kingdom 2. External lines of communication were poor, which resulted in iso...