#1: In all of the societies we have discussed thus far what are the similarities to their evolution and development? Are they all really that different? Use examples from each society we have talked about in class.
The copious amount of parallels that are able to be drawn between early civilizations are striking. There are so many similarities, that the more eccentric historians have even hypothesized the involvement of extraterrestrial beings. However, it is not aliens, it is merely just that all beginning societies require the same things in order to initially prosper. This concept is exemplified by the Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Chinese and Indian civilizations as well as the Olmec and Mayan people.
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For example, building tactics differed greatly. The Egyptians used sleds to transport their major construction supplies because of the sandy landscape in the desert. Whereas, the Mayans were able to use wheels and other technology in the building of their community. Another key difference evidenced, is that in Chinese or Indian cultures a much more rigorous social structure, such as the caste system, is required than would be seen in a less densely populated area such as Oceania or used by the Olmec. Although these small differences may exist, the similarities between all of these civilizations is remarkable, especially when it is noted that there was …show more content…
For this reason, rigorous laws such as Hammurabi’s code and crude social structures such as the Caste System were used. Hammurabi’s code was supposed to an ‘eye for an eye’ code, however punishments were far harsher if the offender was from the lower class, Additionally, on the topic of gender inequality, Hammurabi’s code implemented that adultery was acceptable for me but not for women. Hammurabi's code was a prime example of the perils that ensue once the citizens are able to sit back and
The copious amount of parallels that are able to be drawn between early civilizations are striking. There are so many similarities, that the more eccentric historians have even hypothesized the involvement of extraterrestrial beings. However, it is not aliens, it is merely just that all beginning societies require the same things in order to initially prosper. This concept is exemplified by the Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Chinese and Indian civilizations as well as the Olmec and Mayan people.
In the beginning, early men survived through …show more content…
For example, building tactics differed greatly. The Egyptians used sleds to transport their major construction supplies because of the sandy landscape in the desert. Whereas, the Mayans were able to use wheels and other technology in the building of their community. Another key difference evidenced, is that in Chinese or Indian cultures a much more rigorous social structure, such as the caste system, is required than would be seen in a less densely populated area such as Oceania or used by the Olmec. Although these small differences may exist, the similarities between all of these civilizations is remarkable, especially when it is noted that there was …show more content…
For this reason, rigorous laws such as Hammurabi’s code and crude social structures such as the Caste System were used. Hammurabi’s code was supposed to an ‘eye for an eye’ code, however punishments were far harsher if the offender was from the lower class, Additionally, on the topic of gender inequality, Hammurabi’s code implemented that adultery was acceptable for me but not for women. Hammurabi's code was a prime example of the perils that ensue once the citizens are able to sit back and