Early Civilization
This early civilization is located along the Nile River
Egypt
Made goods that can be bought or sold
Artisans
Trade, grow crops, access water, fish, transportation
The first forms of writing in Mesopotamia and Egypt were what?
Symbols
This early civilization was located near the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
Mesopotamia
The name of the writing in Mesopotamia
Cuneiform
More people started gathering and built these more complex villiages
Cities
What did the Mesopotamia people write on?
Clay tablets
This early civilization was located near the Indian river
Indus Valley
The name of the writing in Egypt
Hieroglyphics
Some people are more rich and powerful than others which created a difference between the people. (Rich and Poor)
Social Classes
What did the Egyptians write on?
Papyrus (and stone)
This civilization was located near the Huana He river.
China
What do you call a person who writes?
Scribe
Which were the first two early civilizations?
Mesopotamia and Egypt.
Why is writing so important?
Because it is the start of history