Under each civilization, add at least one specific characteristic of its advancements. Add an example of how that advancement was demonstrated. Examples can include religion, culture, art, architecture, economy, agriculture, politics, military, literature, or relationships with others.
Civilization Characteristic of Advancement Example
Example: Mesopotamia Large settlements/walled cities Domestication of plants/Control of flood waters with dams:
Maya:
Aztec:
Olmec:
Inca:
Maya: Advanced writing system - The Maya developed a hieroglyphic script that was one of the most advanced writing systems in the ancient Americas.
Aztec: Sophisticated military tactics - The Aztecs had a highly organized military with specialized warrior classes and fought using innovative strategies such as the use of shields and spears.
Olmec: Elaborate stone sculptures - The Olmecs created massive stone sculptures, often depicting human figures with distinct features and intricate details, which showcased their artistic skill and cultural significance.
Inca: Ingenious engineering - The Incas built an extensive road system known as the Inca Road, which stretched for thousands of miles across their vast empire, facilitating communication, trade, and military movement.
Egypt:
Civilization Characteristic of Advancement Example
Egypt: Advanced architectural techniques - The Egyptians developed advanced architectural techniques such as the use of columns, ramps, and trapezoidal shapes in their construction, as demonstrated by the Great Pyramids of Giza.
Indus Valley:
Civilization Characteristic of Advancement Example
Indus Valley: Well-planned cities - The Indus Valley civilization had well-organized and carefully planned cities, with grid patterns, sophisticated drainage systems, and public baths, as seen in the city of Mohenjo-daro.
China:
Civilization Characteristic of Advancement Example
China: Invention of paper - The Chinese invented paper during the Han Dynasty, which revolutionized communication, education, and the spread of knowledge.
Greece:
Civilization Characteristic of Advancement Example
Greece: Philosophy and abstract thinking - Ancient Greece was known for its advancements in philosophy, with notable philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, who introduced new ways of thinking and reasoning.
Rome:
Civilization Characteristic of Advancement Example
Rome: Efficient governance - The Romans developed an efficient system of governance with laws, bureaucracy, and infrastructure, as exemplified by the construction of the Roman road network and the establishment of Roman law.
In each civilization, the listed advancements are not exhaustive but provide a glimpse into some of their notable achievements in various fields.
It is important to recognize how distinct these civilizations were from one another. Choose two of the civilizations from the chart in Question 1 and complete the Venn diagram on the next slide with two differences and two similarities.
Question one was Under each civilization, add at least one specific characteristic of its advancements. Add an example of how that advancement was demonstrated. Examples can include religion, culture, art, architecture, economy, agriculture, politics, military, literature, or relationships with others
Civilization 1:Type your response here Civilization 2:Type your response here
Differences: Similarities: Differences:
question one was: Under each civilization, add at least one specific characteristic of its advancements. Add an example of how that advancement was demonstrated. Examples can include religion, culture, art, architecture, economy, agriculture, politics, military, literature, or relationships with others.
I'm sorry, but I cannot see the information from the previous question. Could you please provide the two civilizations you would like to compare?
U can choose
Civilization 1: Inca
Civilization 2: Egypt
Differences:
1. Geography: The Inca civilization was located in the Andes Mountains of South America, while the Egyptian civilization existed along the Nile River in northeastern Africa. The Inca thrived in a mountainous region with challenging terrain, whereas the Egyptians had access to fertile land along a river.
2. Writing System: The Inca civilization did not possess a system of writing, while the Egyptians developed one of the earliest known writing systems called hieroglyphics.
Similarities:
1. Highly Advanced Architecture: Both the Inca and the Egyptians were renowned for their architectural achievements. The Inca built impressive stone structures, such as Machu Picchu and the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, while the Egyptians constructed monumental structures like the Great Pyramids and temples such as Karnak and Luxor.
2. Agricultural Expertise: Both civilizations had a deep understanding of agriculture and developed sophisticated irrigation systems to support their agricultural practices. The Egyptians utilized the annual flooding of the Nile River for irrigation, while the Inca built extensive terraced fields to cultivate crops in the challenging mountainous terrain.
This Venn diagram represents two differences (geography and writing system) and two similarities (advanced architecture and agricultural expertise) between the Inca and Egyptian civilizations.