Question

Pls help asap 35 points!!

All of these questions apply to both ancient Mesopotamia and Indus Valley




1- In what present-day countries can the sites of these civilizations be found?


2- What is the present-day name of the river(s) around which your chosen

civilizations were based?


3- What is the climate today in the region of the ancient civilization?


4- How did the people of the civilizations use the rivers?


5- How did the people of the civilizations deal with flooding of the river?


6- What type of government did each civilization have? How was power passed

through generations?


7- What was the social structure in each of the civilizations?


8- What technological advancements were created by each civilization?


9- What religions did people in each civilization practice? Did any other religions

emerge in either region?


10- What relationship did the government have with religion?




Sorry its so long but please help!!
It's okay if you don't answer all of them!

Answer 1

Indus Valley and Mesopotamian civilizations were advanced in urban planning, featuring grid-pattern streets and advanced water systems similar to modern cities. They both innovated with the Indus Valley creating a unique script and Mesopotamia inventing the wheel and cuneiform writing. Differences included their forms of governance, with Mesopotamia ruled by monarchs whereas the Indus Valley might have been more republic-like.

Step-by-step explanation:

In what ways do the Indus Valley cities resemble those of Mesopotamia, and in what ways do they resemble modern cities? Both the Indus Valley and Mesopotamian civilizations developed around major rivers, the Indus River for the former and the Tigris and Euphrates for the latter, which facilitated advanced urban planning, irrigation, and agriculture. The cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro in the Indus Valley featured grid-pattern streets, advanced water management systems including reservoirs, bathhouses, and indoor plumbing, exhibiting a high level of urban planning similar to that found in Mesopotamian cities like Ur and Uruk and even reflecting aspects of modern city organization.

Mesopotamian cities were notable for their innovation with the invention of the wheel and cuneiform writing, while the Indus Valley civilization developed its own script and sophisticated systems of weights and measures. Moreover, both civilizations had to deal with environmental challenges, such as managing flooding and irrigation which resulted in increased soil salinity over time. The complex social structures and technological advancements in these societies laid the foundations for modern urban development practices such as zoning and public infrastructure.

However, distinct differences in governance were observed, as Mesopotamian civilization was characterized by powerful monarchs, while the Indus Valley may have functioned with republic-like states with power held by religious authorities. Despite these differences, both civilizations' urban complexities and innovations provide a compelling study of ancient city life and contribute to our understanding of urban development throughout history.

Answer 2

1. The sites of ancient Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley are in the present day countries of Iraq, Iran, Turkey, and Syria (Mesopotamia) and Pakistan and India (Indus Valley).

2. The present day rivers around Mesopotamia are the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. The Indus Valley civilization lived along the Indus River.

3. The climate today in the Indus Valley includes both dry semi-desert and severe high mountain climate; Mesopotamia now has hot dry summers and cool winters.

4. People of the civilizations used the rivers for irrigation, farming, and religion.

5. People of the civilizations dealt with the flooding of the river by using it to assist society with farming and irrigation.

6. Ancient Mesopotamian government consisted of the king and his subjects. Indus Valley Civilization is alarmingly egalitarian- meaning wealth was shared and everyone in society seemed to be equals with no clear leader.

7. Ancient Mesopotamian society consisted of the king and his subjects. Indus Valley Civilization is alarmingly egalitarian- meaning wealth was shared by society and everyone in seemed to be equals with no clear leader.

8. Technological advancements in Mesopotamia include the wheel, bronze metal for tools and weapons, and looms to weave cloths. Technological advancements in the Indus Valley include a uniform system of weights and measurements, gold purity testing, engineering, and dentistry.

9. Ancient Mesopotamian people practiced the worship of many gods. Indus Valley people believed in a Great God and Great Mother Goddess, worshiped plants and animals, and used baths for religious ceremonies. Greek mythology likely borrowed from Ancient Mesopotamian religion.