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