Compare and contrast the civilizations that arose in Mesopotamia and Egypt over the time frame discussed in this class (in other words, start with the Sumerians and Egypt’s Old Kingdom, while carrying that story in both regions through the following centuries). Your answer should address the following issues: geography (including topography), culture, systems of governance and religion. There are profound differences in the religious thinking of Egypt and Mesopotamia that need further digging into here. Those divergent religious views have something to do with the differences in these two river systems. Provide an answer that addresses these important differences, and likewise provide an opinionated outlook on both Mesopotamia and Egypt.

Compare and contrast the civilizations that arose in Mesopotamia and Egypt over the time frame discussed in this class (in other words, start with the Sumerians and Egypt’s Old Kingdom, while carrying that story in both regions through the following centuries). Your answer should address the following issues: geography (including topography), culture, systems of governance and religion. There are profound differences in the religious thinking of Egypt and Mesopotamia that need further digging into here. Those divergent religious views have something to do with the differences in these two river systems. Provide an answer that addresses these important differences, and likewise provide an opinionated outlook on both Mesopotamia and Egypt.