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Mesopotamia had many advancements. They had city-states and Gilgamesh. Mesopotamia sat upon the Fertile Crescent, and lasted from about 5000 BCE to 3500 BCE.
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Sumer was an Egyptian civilization. It had Ziggurats. It also featured Cuneiform.
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The Tigris and Euphrates rivers very important. They provided travel waterways. They also helped the agriculture/irrigation.
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Harappa was an Indus River Valley civilization. They were very advanced for their time. They had a sewer system, toilets, and plumbing.
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The Old Kingdom in Egypt was when pyramids were built. The oldest known pyramid is Djoser. At this time, pharaohs were considered gods.
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Hammurabi was an Egyptian ruler. He created "Hammurabi's Code." This was a system of law that had very harsh punishments.
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The New Kingdom was a time of expansion in ancient Egypt. Pharaohs such as Ramses II and Hatshepsut were at times ruling. Architecture like the Great Sphinx and Abu Simbel were built, and hieroglyphics were written.
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The Aryans were Indo-European Nomads. They created the Vedas. They were polytheistic and believed in a mother goddess.
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Confucianism was a religious-like belief in Ancient China. It was believed that in Confucianism, one shall know their role in society. They also believed in effective government, and that leaders should be educated.
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During the Qin Dynasty, many advancements took place. Shi Huangdi was ruler and enforced legalism. Also, The Great Wall of China was developed.
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Daoism is a religious-like belief that says to yield to nature and the universe. It focuses less on government. It concerns the importance of "Focus on the Dao."
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The Mayans were one of the first to settle in North America. They are believed to have fought a civil war over religion. They are many hieroglyphics left behind by the Mayans.
