The social structures of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in the fact that they both had broad social class systems with many tiers of power.
When observed in another way, the primary cause of the collapse was the conflict between the need to manage wealth and the desire to spend it.
The most important similarity, which also explains the prosperity of the Sumerians and Egyptians, is the territory and environment. Some similarities can be traced to the beliefs of the ancient Egyptians and the Sumerians.
The civilizations of Ancient Egypt and China reflect the fascinating dichotomy of Eastern and Western cultures. The Egyptians believed in a complex system of the afterlife, which necessitated elaborate burial rites and mummification to ensure [...]
Socially, the two civilizations were very different; the Greeks were known for their strong sense of democracy, while the Mesopotamians were ruled by kings and queens. The ancient Mesopotamian and Greek civilizations were two of [...]
The Greek and the Roman civilizations are two of the most influential civilizations that have ever graced the face of this world and two civilizations started in the cities of Athens and Rome.
If the territories of the Aztec and the Inca civilizations were invaded by the Spaniards and that situation resulted in the civilizations' decline, the causes for the Mayan civilization's collapse are not determined clearly.
They include: the Gobi and Taklamakan Deserts, the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers, and The Himalayas. To the Egyptians, the Nile River was also a source of transport, facilitating the movements of the people up and [...]
In the 440s, Herodotus became a citizen of the pan-Greek colony of Thurii, which Athens funded, and appears to have completed his work around 425 BCE, in the early years of the Peloponnesian War."The Histories" [...]
From the various examples presented in this paper it can be seen that the various developments that started from 10,000 B.C.were pivotal in mankind's history since not only did they necessitate the creation of modern [...]
Uthmann's assassination led to the outbreak of the first Muslims' civil war known as the Fitna. Therefore, the conquest of Mecca led to the conversion of Muawiya to Islam.
Almost a thousand years later, along the Yellow River sprang another civilization in the plains of North China; one that would go on to become the largest and most prosperous in the region.
The history of this great land can be traced through looking at the history of different people who occupied it who included the Sumerians, the Akkadians, the Amorites, the Hitites, the Kassites, the Assyrians, and [...]
The historiography context of the Romans is quite distinct from the Greek one The Greek historiography began with oral tradition whereas that of the Romans was based on annals and pontifex maximus which were recorded.
The Sumerians were able to designate the limits of their country precisely. In the early Sumerians, they sought the assistance of spiritual healers to exorcise the demons they believed were causing people's illnesses.
The action evolves around the idea to come about the salvation of Greek people that is hatched by the main heroine of the play Lysistrata who encourages all women of Greece to withhold their marriage [...]
In this paper, I aim to examine how the concept of entertainment and its types changed in the history of Western civilization, addressing particular timeframe, i.e.from the Neolithic Period to the Middle Ages.
The popularity of sporting competition in the modern society reflects that of the ancient Roman Empire's vision for its society. Chariot racing was one of the most popular sports in ancient Rome, it later spread [...]
This was also because of the fact that he was the greatest of all pharaohs of his time. He was also able to secure the borders of Egypt.
Due to many territories that he conquered, the dominion that Alexander the Great had was regarded as one of the greatest in the history of the world.
The former results were possible with the invention of the wheel, the chariot, and the sailboat, which allowed citizens to make the first trips in history.
The phrase human life as used in this essay encompasses all elements of life such as the system of government, the type of architecture, the religion of the people, and the recreation activities practiced by [...]
Right to the property for married women and their right to private inheritance and inheritance of the community property belonging to the husband was an essential nature of the status of women in Ancient Egyptian [...]
The political-social organization of the Maya was hierarchical with a king, nobles and priests on top and the common people and slaves on the bottom.
The invention of papyrus paper by the Egyptians changed the scene since papyrus-paper proved to be the ideal writing material of the time.
The society was located in the Valley of Mexico, and its capital was Tenochtitlan, now the site of modern Mexico City. The Mexica religion was a major part of their culture and played a significant [...]
In his last decade when Sallust turned from politics to history, he considered the political corruption to be one of the major reasons of the collapse of the Roman Republic.
The fact that the construction of the famous Egyptian pyramids began approximately at that time shows the capabilities of the civilization.
This research paper aims to explore the historical-cultural relationships and aspects of the religious worldview between Greek mythology and Christianity, focusing on three key areas: creation stories, central figures, and divine intervention.
Athens and Sparta were two critical poleis of the Archaic Age of Greece; they were inherently similar but different in many ways.
The victory of Abbasids over the Umayyads to claim the leadership of Muslims globally was accompanied by the move of the Empire's capital from Syria to Iraq.
They were mostly confined to their homes, were under the authority of a male member of the family, could not work outside the house, and could not be as educated as the men.
The economy of both the countries was mainly the agriculture. The table below shows some of the differences of the two countries.
Due to the plentiful water supply, the civilizations were able to boost their farming activities and start agricultural revolutions a rapid increase in the crops harvest powering the development of the cities and the population [...]
Alexander and his father Philip the king had a conflict, when the king decided to marry Cleopatra Eurydice who was a relative to one of kings general.
As to Toltecs, they lived in the northern part of Mexico and also contributed to the formation of the Mayan and Aztec cultures.
The most featured activities were discovery of clothes through the use of the spinning jenny, the domestication of animals, and the discovery of plantation farming.
The king sought to control the flow of resources which were collected from the provinces and peasants and channeled upward. The class division was strongly present in the mythology of Ancient Egypt and was accepted [...]
The critical linkage is in the significance of prowess in military and combat activities and the martial roots of sports as a signifier of social status.
The earliest city built by the people of Persia was the Achaemenian and this is the city that was established and later used as the capital of the vast Persian Empire established by Cyrus.
On the other side, the Ottoman envoy declared to the Venetians that it was not acceptable for Vizier to avoid the announcement of war since it is impossible for anyone to resist the idea of [...]
Importantly, the physical composition of the land and natural resources alongside artifacts of ancient Egypt had a substantial impact on the country's growth and development.
The central characteristics of the Egyptian state and religion were anchored on the monarchy. In a nutshell, the Egyptian myth demonstrated the wouldeath' of the older creation and the advent of the new creation.
The main question in this paper is: what were the names and functions of the aqueducts in ancient Rome? The need to build aqueducts in Rome was prompted by the need for mass supply of [...]
The early Greek and Roman cultures were passed down and still influence the modern way of life. Greek's colonization of the Mediterranean region was in the form of extension of the isolated city states.
The tomb of the young pharaoh Tutankhamun is one of the most significant archaeological finds in the exploration of Ancient Egypt. The Valley of the Kings is located on the east coast of the Nile [...]
Thanks to the flooding of the river, the Egyptians received irrigation of the land, and it was also used for fishing and hunting. The specific situation of the country was the key to the highest [...]
There are several peculiarities of design indicating that the contemporary dress can be viewed as the adaption of the ancient stola. In Ancient Rome, this type of clothing was used to conceal the sexuality of [...]
In this study, the researcher will look at the differences that existed between the civilization development of Mesopotamia and that of Egypt.
Some of the ancient trading activities included the exchange of food crops which led to development of agriculture in various territories."Ideas also spread and developed through trading activities". At this time many people were concerned [...]
To begin with, the earliest period of Greek history was the Bronze, and it is characterized by the usage and production of essential tools and the formation of two civilizations, which further contributed to the [...]
However, considering the focus dedicated to private ownership, contracts, salaries, and markets, it is possible to argue that Hammurabi was interested in the economic challenges of the Babylonians. The death penalty is sentenced to both [...]
Rome's civilization revolves around the provisions of Rome's culture in shaping the aspects of the progression of the various parts of Roman society's political, economic, and social structure.
It was the accuracy and correctness of the prediction that daunted astronomers for years to come. This event hailed a new set of astronomers who tried to figure out the means to predict such future [...]
Both Mesopotamian and Egyptian rulers employed art as one of the methods to reinforce their ideology and remain in the cultural memory.
One argument suggests that after surrendering to the Spartans, Greece lost most of its political and military power, primarily accumulated in Athens.
Table 1.shows the number of cities in Mesopotamia with a population of more than 10,000 and the table covers the years between 3600 BC to 2000 BC.
5 In this respect, the arrival of the barbarians and their attacks led to the fall of the Roman Empire's government in the west.
The construction of the massive buildings in the two cities implied the existence of an autocratic regime that mobilized the labor and provided the necessary raw materials.
There were three main bodies that governed the affairs of Athens and they were the assembly, the council and the courts all which were run by representatives of the people.
In the crypt of the popes, 9 affiliates of the major seminary of priests were buried there together with 8 legislatures of the clerical hierarchy. The next cubiculum are the graves of some of the [...]
This lack of unity among them was also a contributing factor to the decline of the roman republic. Despite the existence of the senate Rome was now ruled by a governor and the republic collapsed.
Mesopotamia and the Aztecs are two of the most significant civilizations that emerged in the ancient world. Religion The religion of Mesopotamia and the Aztecs was polytheistic.
The decline of the Roman Empire in the West that began in the 5th century had multiple interconnected factors. However, the economic and military rise of Constantinople led to the crisis in Rome.
The presenter of this video talks about the importance of theater culture to the people of ancient Athens. In the days of the ancient Greeks, the people of Athens learned the latest news from theatrical [...]
He proceeded on tour to Athena, Egypt, the Black Sea, and the East of Europe, demonstrating the knowledge and was eventually referred to as "The Father of History".
Therefore, the study of complex societies has risen in popularity to investigate the formation of states separately from the concept of urbanization. The evidence of African civilization enables anthropologists and archeologists to better understand the [...]
Julius Caesar was both a politician and a strong leader for the Romans, who were responsible for the changes in the history of the Greco-Roman. Caesar's behavior in the temple was observed to be a [...]
The Aksumite Empire was one of the ancient civilizations whose existence was mainly supported by the natural environment and the natural resources of the region.
The Aztec and the Incas are examples of civilizations present in Southern America and form among the greatest civilization of the world at their time.
In terms of the former, Rome's and Cartago's ambitions can be considered the origins of the War. 1 Regarding the causes, Polybius emphasizes the "wrath of the Barcids," Hannibal's family members, the Roman seizure of [...]
The remnants of the specified naming system can be found in the present-day context of most languages, with the first name and the last name being the key elements of the naming system as it [...]
The Colosseum was a symbol of victory for Christians over pagans, and the reason behind it preserving it is because of the martyrs who died in it.
The rectal speculum was one of the most significant surgical devices in Greco-Roman medicine. In terms of the historical background of the instrument's employment, it's important to remember that the spread of Christianity began during [...]
The work of the famous and great Ancient Greek mathematicians has played a vital role in permeating every aspect, section, and part of life, especially from the sector of sending the rockets into space, accounting, [...]
Moreover, the king was considered the incarnation of the god Horus and "the central figure in the world view of the ancient Egyptians".
The Roman Empire is the first-ever experience of world globalization, the creation of a universal multinational society, in which the main directions of historical development with its ups and downs, unprecedented progress, and wild barbarism [...]
Currently, the Nile Delta is one of the most populated areas of Egypt, but this was not always the case. The use of the Delta contributed to the active development of the economy in Ancient [...]
These methods were in the type of magical chants and charms, potions, and devices, and they were all utilized to avoid conception.
People of Pompeii were very concerned about their city and its significance for them. There were several riots of Pompeian people against, first, Greeks, then Romans.
This period is considered the heyday of creativity when ancient humans created the first complex tools out of stone and other materials.
Byzantine Constantinople was the capital of Christian Empire the successor of Greece and Rome, and it became the wealthiest and the largest city in the whole Europe.
When talking of the Hellenistic Age, it refers to the time period of about 30 years between the death of Alexander the Great and the rise of the Roman Empire under the leadership of Augustus [...]
Hammurabi ascended the throne of Babylonia during 1800 BC and he was the from the Amorite dynasty and the sixth king of the kingdom.
Just like his father he proved to be a great warrior and led his army to conquer the whole world, at least the world known to the Greeks.
It is a critical and ending part of the journey in the afterlife when the individual would arrive at the Hall of Maat and the purity of their soul is judged before entering the Kingdom [...]
The records gathered from the offices of pharaohs helped to comprehend the importance of a gender issue in Ancient Egypt. The power of the pharaoh was impressive and could change history.
These observations on Egyptian civilization assisted many in understanding the daunting challenges human beings experienced in terms of: the nature of human relationships; the nature of the universe; and the role of the divine forces [...]
The occupation of the Nile Valley by the Romans in 31 BC marked the beginning of change in the culture of the Egyptians.
One of the greatest strengths of Alexander's character is his vision, ambition, and thirst to succeed. The same corruption leads to Philotus disrespecting the king by claiming that he is enjoying the fruits of his [...]
They were empowered by a divine appointment and therefore it is for the best interest of everyone to sustiain the line of succession and preserve the kingdom. The origin of the people, the land mass [...]
The figure below is a map of the region during the height of the Teotihuacan civilization in the Mexican area that presents the extent of the empire in context of other cultures that existed at [...]
Therefore, the term is associated with the tools and the equipments that the ancient people made from the stones. In the Neolithic age, there was development of weaving, pottery and metal weapons and tools began [...]
According to Bagnall, the major cause of the war as accounted by Thucydides was the indiscriminate expansion of Athenian power. The honor was for his contribution to the cautious policy that the Spartans employed during [...]
This work focuses on the principles of building aqueducts, the materials utilized in the process, the key uses, and the specifics of the repair.
A pivotal moment in Greek civilization was the conflict between Sparta and the Athenians in the Peloponnesian War, which is significant in Greek history as it heralded the culmination of Greece's Golden Age, a shift [...]
The purpose of this essay is to examine the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, including the influence of the Catholic Church and Kings in the secular and religious activities of the Europeans.
The most significant public structures in the city were gathered around the temple in the city's center, which served as the power headquarters.
The artwork known as the Great Pyramids of Giza is one of the most prominent examples of global historical heritage. The artwork is represented by buildings in the form of pyramids, and the constructions' relationship [...]
The image shows only what survived of the arena after the collapse of the Roman empire and the end of the games.
Furthermore, the remnants of the greatness of Ancient Egypt's ruler were preserved in the great pyramids, still present in the modern world.
Its visions of beauty, relations, and a sense of life created the basis of the current people's mentality. In both these ancient states, same-sex relations were a part of their culture and resulted from the [...]
More specifically, the origin of this Code was done according to the will of Anu and Bel, king of the Anunnaki, who called Hammurabi to bring order to the land of man.
Modern historians identify four key factors that changed the worldview in the first millennium BC and contributed to the emergence of the early empires, Neo-Assyrian and Persian.
The brightest period of this ethnic group's development is the time of the Oyo Empire which impacted the Nigerian culture and today remains the largest and most influential state.
Constantine had a new capital that gradually became the cultural and economic center of the Roman Empire. The contrast between the two rulers could be seen in their attitude and relation to the innovations.
One of the examples of the advantages that the geography of West Africa provides is the story of the establishment and the development of the Mali Empire.
The period started with the first attacks in the 8th century and ended in the 11th, as the Scandinavians were assimilated into Christianity and the broader European culture.
The Knowledge gained of Roman mode of warfare as well as military tactics through serving within the Roman Army by the Babarians, was the major cause of the fall of the Roman Empire.
The Byzantium Empire succeeded the Roman Empire in terms of the monarchical government and a complex system of bureaucracy. During the VIIth and the VIIIth centuries, the model of government was evolving, reversing to the [...]
The comparison of both epochs in the history of ancient Greece is a way to demonstrate the growth of the social, political, and religious relations in the society.
Romulus Augustulus who was the last emperor of the Western empire was deposed in the year 476 and this marked the end of the empire.
The Roman Republic lasted over four and a half centuries until it collapsed due to numerous civil wars and from the Roman Republic the government turned from Republican to a government that had a Principate [...]
Jihad is based on the belief that there is one single state Islamic state and Muslims have the duty to expand the territory of the state and bring as many people under the rule of [...]
The Koreans were the first producers of high-fired ceramics. The reduced oxygen environment in the kiln created the gray color that the Koreans were famous for creating.
Meanwhile, smaller states such as Israel, Phoenicians, and early Egyptians were attempting to survive and maintain their historical lands and identities in the midst of conquering empires.
The importance of water for Babylonian infrastructure, thus, became leading, influencing the lives of peasants through the necessity of irrigation and the lives of city-dwellers through the integration of water canals into the city's infrastructure.
The Pharaoh Hatshepsut was born in 1507 BC and was the fifth Pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt. She ascended the throne in 1478, as the daughter of Thutmose I, and a wife of [...]
For example, both the region of the Indus Valley and the area near such bodies of water as the Yellow and Yangzi Rivers can be considered as cradles of early civilization.
The promise Camillus made to Queen was a tenth of the spoils from the City of Veii and, at the same time, beseeched her to follow them in victory to the city they will share [...]
