Overview:
In this unit, we learned about three of the world’s earliest civilizations: Egypt,
Mesopotamia, and China. For this assignment, you will compare and contrast two of
these civilizations.
Instructions:
• Research the two civilizations that you did not describe in this week’s Discussion
Board.
• First, discuss why you think the two civilizations developed where they did.
o For example, why would civilization develop in the northeast corner of
Africa but not farther west?
o What role did rivers play in the development of civilization?
o Was climate a factor in early civilizations?
• Compare and contrast the two civilizations you have chosen in these three areas:
political structures, writing, and the organization of their society.
Requirements:
• The paper should be 2-3 pages in length, not including the Title and Reference
Pages.
• Submit a Word document in APA format.
• Use both your textbook and outside resources for your research
(khanacademy.org or worldhistory.org are a good place to start). Be sure to use
APA formatting to cite your resources.
Be sure to read the criteria below by which your work will be evaluated before
you write and again after you write.