Choose two of the following early civilizations: Nile River Valley, Mesopotamia,

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Choose two of the following early civilizations: Nile River Valley, Mesopotamia, Indus River Valley, and Huang He River (Yellow River) Valley. Compare and contrast the two you chose in terms of similarities and differences in one of the following systems: political, economic, social or cultural. Your essay should consist of the following: Introduction to characteristics of a civilization Description of the two civilizations you chose Comparison of the two civilizations Differences between them Conclusion

Explanation / Answer

The most important characteristics that every civilization has, and that leads to its advent, are the settlements close to lands that are in proximity of a river and hence fertile soil, in order to sustain the life forms.

The two civilizations would be Mesopotamia and Indus River Valley.

In terms of Politics and Governance, Mesopotamia had a system of Monarchy along with early democracy wherein the people elected officials through whom they exsercised their ruling.

The economic system of both the civilizations was predominantly based on trade and both the civilizations were involved in agricultural practices.

Social system, it is said, the Mesopotamian Civilization was quite adroit with regards to the formulations of housing structures and had developed a keen system of functioning. They were also the first ones to have created a writing style.  

Culturally, the civilization was quite rich, they had developed seals and plaques wherein scenes and incidents would be depicted through the channel of art. The were known to have the babylonian code of law.

Indus Valley Civilization

There was one expectation that was expected off of the people of Indus valley, which was to follow their Dharma (duty), this was controlled by the then Government as it was the only law enacted.

Economically, as mentioned afore, trade was the predominant factor as well as agriculture.

Socially, the people of Indus valley civilization have intrigued all Historians as they had formulates brick structures for housing, and were the firsts to have developed lavatories within each and every house. It was quite systematic in its way of functioning.

The Indus valley was also quite affluent in regards to their culture there were jwellery and Ceramics and idol of Shiva the lord are known to have been found there, extensive pottery and clay bead making were also profoundly prevalent.

These civilizations have mapped out a map of significance for all posterity as they have been able to capitalize on the essence of being human. This potential can only be tapped into if we pay attention to their way of life and their culture as well as art.

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