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Tia’Desha Harris
Location
Sumer/Mesopotamia Ur- 31ºN 48ºE
Ancient Egypt Cairo- 30ºN 30ºE
Israelites Jerusalem- 32ºN 35ºE
Region/Human Environment
Interaction
Sumer/Mesopotamia- The physical characteristics are
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers surrounding
Mesopotamia, the canals, the large empires and the
mountains, which was the border of Sumer.
Ancient Egypt- The physical characteristics are the
cataracts, the Nile, and the desert. Cotton (used for
clothing), gold (used for statues), amulets, papyrus
(used for baskets sandals), granite and other types of
stone (used for beads and jewelry) are all natural
resources.
Israelites Jerusalem- The physical characteristics are
the fertile plains, grassy slopes, rocky hills and arid
deserts. Some types of land uses are trading routes,
marketplaces, and battlefields.
Economics/Movement
Sumer/Mesopotamia- The goods produced were mostly
of natural resources, such as copper, silver, tin,
soapstone, and lots more. These goods are
transported by wheels, canals and boats. And they
would use money to pay for items.
Ancient Egypt- The goods were produced by growing
and finding them. The types of goods produced were
gold, animals, and food. These goods are transported
by canals and money was rarely used to pay for them.
Israelites Jerusalem- Goods that were traded were
many natural resources. When it came to trading
routes, marketplaces, and battlefields, Canaan was
very popular.
Political Science/Government
Sumer/Mesopotamia- In the earlier times, the
people were governed by the male groups. Kings
were known as the leaders and for a certain
amount of time, Sumer/Mesopotamia was ruled
by a king.
Ancient Egypt- Ancient Egypt was ruled by the
pharaoh and official government, who made the
many laws they have now.
Israelites Jerusalem- Israelites were ruled by the
rabbis and priests.
Knowledge, Education and
The Arts
Sumer/MesopotamiaAncient Egypt- New knowledge developed in
Ancient Egypt was the solar calendar, which
corresponded almost exactly to the seasons.
Most of Ancient Egyptians’ art is found on the
inner walls of pharaohs’ tombs. These paintings
expressed the daily lives of the Egyptians.
Israelites Jerusalem-
Religion and Philosophy
Sociology