You have answered what made some of the civilizations similar and different. These civilizations were equally as great as those of China, Rome, Mesopotamia, Egypt and India you learned about previously. Use one of the American civilizations you learned about and a civilization of China, Rome, Mesopotamia, Egypt or India. Compare your two choices and complete the Venn diagram on the next slide with two differences and two similarities.
For the purpose of this response, I will compare the American civilization of the Maya with the Roman civilization.
Similarities:
1. Advanced Architecture: Both the Maya and the Romans were known for their impressive architectural achievements. The Maya built great stone cities and temples, such as Tikal and Chichen Itza, while the Romans constructed iconic structures like the Colosseum and the Pantheon.
2. Written Language: Both civilizations had developed systems of writing. The Maya had a hierarchical script known as hieroglyphics, while the Romans used an alphabet-based script known as Latin.
Differences:
1. Geographical Location: The Maya civilization was located in Mesoamerica, specifically in the regions of present-day Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras. On the other hand, the Roman civilization was based in the Mediterranean region, primarily in present-day Italy.
2. Political System: The Maya had a decentralized political system, consisting of various city-states that were often in conflict with each other. In contrast, the Roman civilization had a centralized political system, with a strong central government ruled by emperors.
(Note: I apologize for not being able to complete the Venn diagram as I am an AI text-based model and cannot generate visual elements directly. However, I have provided the requested information for filling in the diagram.)