First Civilizations. Why did civilization grow along these? What advantages were there? Disadvantages?

First Civilizations

Why did civilization grow along these? What advantages were there?

Disadvantages?

Where and what?

Stormy weather: How did the environment affect the development of early civilizations?

Civilizations A&B

• Today we’ll be reading a little about two ideal River Valley Civilizations

• You & a partner will be assigned to either read about Civilization A or B. As you read, determine how the geography of this region could affect their people’s way of life.

Civilization A: Egypt

Civilization B: Mesopotamia