Ancient Civilizations 
Mesopotamia
Ancient Egypt
Location: The author wrote that Mesopotamia was between two great rivers, the Tigris and Euphrates. Today, the area that used to be Mesopotamia is modern-day Iraq. (Steele 6) 
Architecture: In the text it said that the Ziggurat stands for a mountain stretching from earth to heavens. It looks similar to the pyramids of Ancient Egypt. (Steele 24) 
Writing: The author wrote that the Sumerians first attempt at writing was using pictures and symbols as objects. As the years went on it developed into more symbols and into what it is today. (Steele 12) 
Art: The author stated "The Mesopotamians mastered many technologies and crafts at an early point in their history." They would use clay to mold things. (Steele 28) 
Government: The text said there was over 200 laws created. Hammurabi had cruel laws but they brought stability to the people. (Unit 2 notes) 
Location: The text said 90% of Egypt is covered in Desert. On page 8 it said Egypt is located on the bank of the Nile River. (Hart 8) 
Government: In the text it said the king was known as a god and also known as the pharaoh. The author said that the princes had to be trained so when the pharaoh dies everything will run smoothly. (Hart 10) 
Architecture: In the text it said the largest pyramid of all time was in Giza. The author stated "The pyramids were intended to protect the bodies of the pharaohs buried deep inside them. (Hart 20) 
Writing: In the text it said that they had a form called hieroglyphs, it was picture writing with almost 700 different signs. The author said "They could be written from left to right, right to left, or top to bottom. For business contracts, letters, and stories. (Hart 34) 
Religion:The author states Egyptians worshipped many gods and goddesses. I know this because they worshipped gods such as a god of wisdom and a moon god. (Hart 24) 
Art: In the text it said that people in Egypt used a lot of gold and jewelry, because Egypt was located in between the Nile and Red sea. There jewelry was created for royalty. (Hart 56) 
Religion: On page 14, it said that many gods and goddesses were worshipped. They believed that stars in the sky were cows of sin or Nanna, which is the horned moon god. (Steele 14) 
Ancient China
Trade/Commerce: On page 58, the author said that "The Silk Road was a series or trade routes that ran from Northern China across Asia." Trade across countries started to do well since caravans could now travel without danger. Chinese merchants would trade stuff such as silks, spices, teas, and porcelain. (Cotterell 58) 
Religion: An example is that in China religion was split into 3 different ways. The chinese empire embraced all of these religions. The 3 religions consisted of Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism. (Cotterell 26) 
Location: China is known for their invention of the compass. Also, in the first place, people used compasses to make sure new houses were good to be deemed with nature. Compasses helped many people travel around.(Cotterell 22) 
Government: In the text it said that "In 221 B.C. The Chinese Empire was formed." The Empire had its first emperor in 221-207 B.C. They believed that he would stay powerful even afterlife. (Cotterell 16) 
Art: In the text it said that China is known for its arts and crafts. They make their art out of bronze, jade, silk, lacquer, and porcelain. Artisans were considered the most important people of society. (Cotterell 56) 
Writing: On page 11, it said an ox bone or tortoiseshell was scorched over fire until it cracked. The Shang kings used the oracle bones to get advice from their ancestral spirits. The answers to their questions were shown on the bones with various cracks. (Cotterell 11) 
Architecture/Technology: China has many great inventions, a lot of the worlds inventions actually come from China. The text said that "In the Middle Ages many Chinese inventions were carried along the Silk Road to Europe, where some had an enormous impact." Lastly, China has made some inventions that have changed the worlds such as paper money, silk, fireworks, porcelain, etc. (Cotterell 22) 
Indus Valley
Location: The author wrote that the Indus River is located in South-Asia on an alluvial plain. It has fertile and is in close proximity to a water source. In the source it says that "The Indus River Valley covers most of modern-day Pakistan." (https://sites.google.com/mccsc.k12.in.us/history-of-south-asia/home/3300-bc-1500-bc-indus-river-valley-civilization/location) 
Writing: The graphic showed that the ancient writing cannot be deciphered. The people created over 400 symbols that are located in many different places. The symbols are on seals, pots, and many other materials and things. (https://sites.google.com/mccsc.k12.in.us/history-of-south-asia/home/3300-bc-1500-bc-indus-river-valley-civilization/writing) 
Architecture/Technology: In the text it said, "The people within the Indus Valley created well-planned cities." The people cared a lot about hygiene and they made the cities resemble their cleanliness. They had drains in homes that made the city very advanced. (https://sites.google.com/mccsc.k12.in.us/history-of-south-asia/home/3300-bc-1500-bc-indus-river-valley-civilization/architecutretechnology 
Government: The author wrote that The Indus River Government used a system called the Caste System. People were born in 1 of the 5 levels and couldn't change it. People were divided based on wealth and occupation. (https://sites.google.com/mccsc.k12.in.us/history-of-south-asia/home/1500-bc-aryans) 
Religion: An example of their religion was Brahmanism. It was polytheistic and later developed hinduism. Both of the religions shared rituals and similar ideas. (https://sites.google.com/mccsc.k12.in.us/history-of-south-asia/home/1500-bc-aryans) 