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Land between the Tigris and Euphrates. Uruk and Ur are here.
Mesopotamia
100
North-flowing river, protected by four natural barriers.
The Nile River
100
Who wrote the Epic of Gilgamesh, and are eventually defeated by the Akkadians? Government/way of life copied by conquerors.
Sumerians
100
How did Geography shape Egypt and make it different Mesopotamia?
Four natural barriers (swamp, mountains/sea, desert, cataracts) allowed for consistent growth of civilization in Egypt, while Mesopotamia was defined by numerous battles and in-fighting which allowed for little growth.
100
What's a Ziggurat?
Bridge between god and man. Center of city, and hub of trade.
200
Who lived by the Himalayas and lived off the run off from the mountains?
Harrappas
200
Invaded settled areas looking for resources and brought the chariots and horses.
Transhumant migrants
200
Most important sacred structure in Mesopotamia, bring blessings to the land.
Ziggurats