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The Early Civilizations How similar were the Early Civilizations? AP World History Week 2 Richard Smart Oakland Mills High School
Society v Civilization v Complex Society Civilization = cultural group 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Urbanized Technological Advancements Division of labor Defined social structure Complex institutions Arts and Writing systems
Civilization = value laden Complex Society = politically correct
Comparison Question:
Compare and contrast the political, social and economic structures of TWO of the early civilizations in the following regions: Mesopotamia Egypt Indus Valley Yellow River Valley Mesoamerica and the Andes
Politics
Urban Monarchies Military and technology
Compare
Cities form centers of government. Monarchies in Egypt, Mesopotamia and China
Contrast
Frequent invasions in Mesopotamia, fewer in Egypt and China. Maya city states and Egypt/Shang centralization
Society
Patriarchal Social Stratification Religion Writing
Comparison
Cuneiform, Hieroglyphics, Mayan script, Chinese script Patriarchal societies in all regions Polytheism
Contrast
Role of women in Egypt and Mesopotamia
Economy
Agriculture Trade Metallurgy
Comparison
River valleys and irrigation Trade and technology
Contrast
Little trade in China Agriculture in Western and Eastern hemispheres
Discussion Questions
Is it appropriate to use the same label (Early Civilizations) for each of these societies? Do you think we should reject the label “Civilization” for “Complex Societies”?
Society v Civilization v Complex Society Civilization = cultural group 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Urbanized Technological Advancements Division of labor Defined social structure Complex institutions Arts and Writing systems
Civilization = value laden Complex Society = politically correct
Comparison Question:
Compare and contrast the political, social and economic structures of TWO of the early civilizations in the following regions: Mesopotamia Egypt Indus Valley Yellow River Valley Mesoamerica and the Andes
Politics
Urban Monarchies Military and technology
Compare
Cities form centers of government. Monarchies in Egypt, Mesopotamia and China
Contrast
Frequent invasions in Mesopotamia, fewer in Egypt and China. Maya city states and Egypt/Shang centralization
Society
Patriarchal Social Stratification Religion Writing
Comparison
Cuneiform, Hieroglyphics, Mayan script, Chinese script Patriarchal societies in all regions Polytheism
Contrast
Role of women in Egypt and Mesopotamia
Economy
Agriculture Trade Metallurgy
Comparison
River valleys and irrigation Trade and technology
Contrast
Little trade in China Agriculture in Western and Eastern hemispheres
Discussion Questions
Is it appropriate to use the same label (Early Civilizations) for each of these societies? Do you think we should reject the label “Civilization” for “Complex Societies”?
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