Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia were two of the earliest civilizations that emerged in the world. Even though the two river valley civilizations arose around similar time periods within close proximity to each other, the geography, government, and religion had major similarities and differences from 2,000 B.C. to 100 B.C. The geography between Egypt and Mesopotamia had many similarities and differences. The main reason that these civilizations thrived in their location was because they were built on large river valleys. With the Nile River in Egypt, and the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers in Mesopotamia, the abundance of flowing water helped create fertile soil for the crops to grow. With the abundance of food, job specialization was created and a civilization could appear.
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Also, women had the power to rule in both Egypt and Mesopotamia if they met the proper qualifications. Citizens of both civilizations also had to pay taxes to the government. Finally, the government wove religion into their power. Unlike Egypt, Mesopotamia had self-controlled city-states. These city-states were constantly fighting for who would hold the most power. Each city-state had it’s own political center. In Egypt, they had one ruler who controlled a centralized government. The one leader, called the Pharaoh, was worshipped as a God. However, the kings in Mesopotamia were not considered divine. Religion played a big role in the lifestyle of the two river valley civilizations. Both Egypt and Mesopotamia believed in polytheistic religions, and the god’s that they worshipped had the resemblance of humans. In addition, both civilizations had one true religion that everyone practiced. Another prominent likeness is that they both built massive temples for worshipping. Egypt and Mesopotamia also believed in the afterlife, so they would bury there dead with
Also, women had the power to rule in both Egypt and Mesopotamia if they met the proper qualifications. Citizens of both civilizations also had to pay taxes to the government. Finally, the government wove religion into their power. Unlike Egypt, Mesopotamia had self-controlled city-states. These city-states were constantly fighting for who would hold the most power. Each city-state had it’s own political center. In Egypt, they had one ruler who controlled a centralized government. The one leader, called the Pharaoh, was worshipped as a God. However, the kings in Mesopotamia were not considered divine. Religion played a big role in the lifestyle of the two river valley civilizations. Both Egypt and Mesopotamia believed in polytheistic religions, and the god’s that they worshipped had the resemblance of humans. In addition, both civilizations had one true religion that everyone practiced. Another prominent likeness is that they both built massive temples for worshipping. Egypt and Mesopotamia also believed in the afterlife, so they would bury there dead with