Ancient Civilizations 
Mesopotamia
Location: In the text it said that Mesopotamia once extended into parts of present-day Turkey, Syria, and southwestern Iran.[Steele 6] 
Writing: In the text it says that it was used by later Mesopotamian, Babylonians, and Assyrians. On page 12 it also says "at first they used picture symbols to represent objects such as cattle, grain, or fish." [Steele 12] 
Art: In the text it says that they molded clay into simple pots by the eighth millennium BCE. On page 28 it also says, "they invented the pottery wheel, which made pottery productions far more efficient." [Steele 28]
Goverment: In the text it says that the homeland of the Assyran people was around the tigris river. On page 40 it also says " Thiere citys began to grow wealthy from trading with Anatolia as early as 200 BCE." [Steele 40]
Religion: In the text it says that the Sumerians worship many gods and goddesses. On page 14 it also says " The Sumerians also believed in spirits, goats, and demons." [ Steele 14]
Architecture: In the text it says that the last symbol of Ancient Mesopotamia is the ziggurats, a massive terraced platform made of brick. On page 24 it says " The word ziggarats is Assyrians and means "hight" or "pinnacle". [Steele 24]
Ancient Egypt
Location: Location: Ancient Egypt was located on the banks of the Nile River. This river was the primary life source for many people. The text states " Desert cover more than 90% of Egypt." Insinuating that there might be little villages placed throughout the areas that aren't desert. Most people live by the Nile. The Nile flood caused people to lose jobs and houses. ( Hart 8 )
Witting: In the text it says that there egypt writing was cept complicated so that not to many people could master it. On page 34 it says " Scribes had to be experts in writing hieroglyphs, an elaborate from the picture- witting with about 700 different signs." [Hart 34] 
Art: In the text it says that there is a lot of jewelry used as art. On page 56 it says " You can see giant gold everywhere in Egyptian jewelry." [Hart 56] 
Government: In the text it says that the king was not the most powerful and important man in Egypt he was thought to be a god. On page 10 it also says " He was known as the Pharaoh, the queen of Egypt could also be seen as a goddess but was usually given the tittle of "Great Royal Wife". [Hart 10] 
Religion: In the text it says that the egyptians worship hundreds of different gods and goddesses. On page 24 it also says "Many of the gods are resembled by animals." [Gorge Hart 24] 
Architecture: In the text it says that the first pyramid was built as the burial place of king Djoser in c. 2650 BCE. On page 20 it also says that the first pyramid rose in six stages and is called the step pyramid." [Gorge Hart 20] 
Ancient China:
Writing:In the text it said, that the Sang Kings used the oracle bones to talk to their ancestors Ox bones or tortoise shell where bearned until they cracked. People read the cracks to discover answers about their ancestors. [Cotterell 11] 
Art: In the text it says, china has always been renowned for its exquisite arts and crafts. It also says in imperial china, luxury goods formed the major exports commodities like bronze, jade, silk, lacquer, and porcelain. [Cotterell 56] 
Trade/Commerce: In the text it says "Trade flourished under the Mongol, or Yuan dynasty." It also talks about how Mongol emperors ruled over China from 1279 to 1368 and they traded freely through their vast empire. [Cotterell 58] 
Architecture/Technology: In the text it says "In most chinese homes, three generations of the same family lived under one roof." It also talks about how the families had to follow strict codes, of conduct which reflected the layout of their homes. [Cotterell 42] 
Government: I'm the text it says, " China is the world's oldest continuous civilization. It also says from 221 B.C to A.D 1912, it was united under a single great empire. [ Cotterell 6] 
Religion: In the text it says "In imperial China, religious beliefs where divided into the three ways of confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism. It also says throughout the history, China was tolerant of all religions. [Cotterell 26] 
Location: In the text it says, "Vast deserts and mountain ranges cut off China from other cultures India, West Asia, and Europe." In the text it also says It also talks about how they had vast deserts and mountain ranges and how Han emperor helped successive dynasties govern the huge population wisely and effectively. (Cotterell 6 
Ancient India
Religion: Religion:The text stated "The religion of the ancient Aryans, known as Brahmanism, was polytheistic and heavily influenced the later development of Hinduism" This is saying that the religion was Hinduism. They believed in many gods also known as polytheism. (WORLD STUDDIES) 
Location: In the text it says that around 5,000 years ago a civilization was built along the Indus River. It also says there are high mountains deserts and oceans. Lastly it has rich fertile soil ideal for agriculture. [History Of South Asia, World Studies] 
Writing: Writing: In Text - book it states, " Many of the symbols are located on seals, ceramic pots, and other types of materials." In the Text - Book it also states, "Over 400 symbols have been uncovered from different locations." This means that the language is still a mystery and it still can't be deciphered. (HISTORY OF SOUTH ASIA - WORLD STUDIES.) 
Architecture/ Technology: Architecture/Technology: In my textbook it states that the people cared deeply about hygiene so their city resembled that. The book also states that the Indus have advanced architecture. Finally in the book it states that, " The walls were probably constructed to protect them as much from floods as from outside attackers." (Prentice Hall World Studies 
Government: Government: The text showed "Brahmin; priests and educators" This is showing which person has the highest power in the pyramid. The text also shows "Dalits: lower order of work" These are the untouchables who are the lowest on the pyramid. (Prentice Hall World Studies 