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Ancient Civilizations 35 - Coggle Diagram
Ancient Civilizations 
Mesopotamia
Location: In the text it said that two great rivers the Tigris and Euphrates, flowed southward in the Middle West. On page 6 it said Mesopotamia "extended into parts of what is now Turkey, Syria southwestern Iran."(Steele 6)
Religion: In the text it says, they believed in polytheism, the belief of many gods and goddesses, On page 14 it says, all towns believed in different gods. "the Babylonians worshiped Eriks as Ea, inna the goddess ishtar"That shows the many different gods and goddess they believe in. (Steele 14)
Writing: On page 12 it says, people began to require records of ownership, business deals, and government. At first they used picture symbols to represent objects such as cattle, garin, or fish. (Steele 12)
Art In the text it the Mesopotamians mastered many technologies and crafts at an early point in history. On page 28 it says, "Some time before 3500 BCE, they invented the potter's wheel, which made pottery production far more efficient." That shows one of the crafts at an early point in history. (Steele 28)
Architecture: In the text it said, some of Mesopotamia architecture includes Ziggurats and templates. On page 24 it says, "Temple platforms were being built at Eridu as early.
Government There are many different governments. In the text it said, "Their empire brought stability to many lands" The author is talking about the Assyrians. On page 50, it talks about the Assyrians and how they are a ruthless, but caring empire. (Steele 50)
Ancient Egypt
Location:In the text it says that, the NIle River was the main highway of Egypt. The text also says that, " For and example, one commander started off in a ship called Northern, and got promoted to the ship Rising ins memphis. (Hart 38)
Architecture: In the text is says that Giza was built for the gods and goddesses. The text also says that "King Snefru the true pyramid with sloping slides developed." (Hart 20)
Religion: On page 24 it said, " The Egyptians worshiped hundreds of different gods and goddesses, and sometimes it is difficult to work out who was who. Each of the 42 different administrative districts, (or "nomes") had its own god, and there were many besides (Hart 24)
Government: In the text it said, the queen of Egypt could also be seen as a goddess. In the text it also said, "One pharaoh hold the record hold the record for the longest reign we know for monarchs." (Hart 10)
writing: On page 34 it says, "Scribes had to be experts in writing Hieroglyphics, an elaborate form of picture-writing with about 700 different signs". For their writing they had different symbols and they drew pictures on it. (Hart 34)
Art:"The egyptians enjoyed life to the fullest. Party scenes on tomb walls, songs of papyri, and musical instruments show us how people were entertained." Their art had fun things, they danced to the music and they made their instruments. (Hart 50)
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