Explain how Egypt and Mesopotamia differed in their rivers/environments, their political structures, the roles/status of women, or worldviews/religious beliefs?

Provide a brief response (no longer than a paragraph) for 6 out of 9 questions and answer the last two questions. Write the number of the question you are answering (but not the question itself), and answer in complete sentences.

1.Give two major characteristics or developments of the Paleolithic Era:

2. Explain how Egypt and Mesopotamia differed in their rivers/environments, their political structures, the roles/status of women, or worldviews/religious beliefs?

3. Give two developments from the Old Kingdom period in Egypt:

4. Give two examples (involving character and situation) of how The Epic of Gilgamesh reflected agrarian society, worldviews/beliefs, or the environment/geography in ancient Mesopotamia:

5. Give two examples of how the Bantu migrations shaped ancient African societies:

6. Give two developments which occurred during the Vedic Age in ancient India:

7. How did civilizations in the Americas resemble Afro-Eurasian civilizations? How did they differ? Give an example for each.

8. Give two examples of traditions or patterns established by the Olmec in Mesoamerica during the Pre-Classic period in the Americas:

9. Give two examples of Mayan intellectual/scientific advances in Mesoamerica during the Classic period:

Part 2: Fill-In: Complete the following sentences. (Each worth 1/2 point):

10. The Chinese began to make extensive use of writing during the ________________ dynasty, when books such as the Five Classics were produced.

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