Follow me as we ¨travel¨ the lands of Ancient Egypt, Ancient China, Mesopotamia, and Ancient Greece to explore the different factors of their culture: physical geography, universals of culture, government types, and economic types. These factors were the basis of what formed and shaped these ancient cultures. All of these ancient civilizations have had an impact on modern cultures around the world!
Even though they are very different cultures, they share some similarities. For example, some of these cultures could have similar government types and economic types. They may share similar characteristics in universals of culture. Even though they share some similarities, they are different in many more ways! That's what makes these civilizations and cultures unique!
Egypt what do you think of when you hear the words Ancient Egypt? The Nile, mummies, pyramids...how about toothpaste? Yes, toothpaste! The Egyptians invented toothpaste and other inventions we still use today (7).
China was ruled by very powerful families called dynasties for most of its long history. The Shang Dynasty was the 1st and Qin Dynasty was the last. The Ancient Chinese invented the printing press. After this invention, the most popular type of booklet to be printed was one of Buddhist sayings and prayers (8). Want to learn more about the culture where the dragon is a symbol of strength, power, and luck?
Mesopotamia was the very first civilization. It is also known as ¨The Fertile Crescent¨. The land known as Mesopotamia was between two rivers. The land there was very fertile and there was plenty of water for irrigation and farming.
Ancient Greece is about more than Greek gods and myths! The Ancient Greek empire was very powerful between 2000 BC and 146 BC. This culture had lots of new ideas for government (democracy), art and science, to name a few. (9). A lot of the Greek's influences can be seen in modern-day cultures!
Even though they are very different cultures, they share some similarities. For example, some of these cultures could have similar government types and economic types. They may share similar characteristics in universals of culture. Even though they share some similarities, they are different in many more ways! That's what makes these civilizations and cultures unique!
Egypt what do you think of when you hear the words Ancient Egypt? The Nile, mummies, pyramids...how about toothpaste? Yes, toothpaste! The Egyptians invented toothpaste and other inventions we still use today (7).
China was ruled by very powerful families called dynasties for most of its long history. The Shang Dynasty was the 1st and Qin Dynasty was the last. The Ancient Chinese invented the printing press. After this invention, the most popular type of booklet to be printed was one of Buddhist sayings and prayers (8). Want to learn more about the culture where the dragon is a symbol of strength, power, and luck?
Mesopotamia was the very first civilization. It is also known as ¨The Fertile Crescent¨. The land known as Mesopotamia was between two rivers. The land there was very fertile and there was plenty of water for irrigation and farming.
Ancient Greece is about more than Greek gods and myths! The Ancient Greek empire was very powerful between 2000 BC and 146 BC. This culture had lots of new ideas for government (democracy), art and science, to name a few. (9). A lot of the Greek's influences can be seen in modern-day cultures!