Throughout the history of western civilization, early civilizations started from gathering plants and hunting animals to now living urban in modern life. With the development of agriculture, there was also change in civilizations. Two of the main early civilizations were Mesopotamia and Egypt. With similar cultures, both civilizations had their differences dealing with subjects such as geography to culture.
Mesopotamia was known as the land “between the rivers”. The early civilizations were the Sumerians; they had established number of cities including Eridu, Ur, Uruk, Umma, and Lavish (Spielvogel 9). Sumerians believed they derived their power from the gods. The people of Mesopotamia produced different items such as woolen textiles, pottery,
Mesopotamia was known as the land “between the rivers”. The early civilizations were the Sumerians; they had established number of cities including Eridu, Ur, Uruk, Umma, and Lavish (Spielvogel 9). Sumerians believed they derived their power from the gods. The people of Mesopotamia produced different items such as woolen textiles, pottery,