1. The sites of ancient Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley are in the present day countries of Iraq, Iran, Turkey, and Syria (Mesopotamia) and Pakistan and India (Indus Valley).
2. The present day rivers around Mesopotamia are the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. The Indus Valley civilization lived along the Indus River.
3. The climate today in the Indus Valley includes both dry semi-desert and severe high mountain climate; Mesopotamia now has hot dry summers and cool winters.
4. People of the civilizations used the rivers for irrigation, farming, and religion.
5. People of the civilizations dealt with the flooding of the river by using it to assist society with farming and irrigation.
6. Ancient Mesopotamian government consisted of the king and his subjects. Indus Valley Civilization is alarmingly egalitarian- meaning wealth was shared and everyone in society seemed to be equals with no clear leader.
7. Ancient Mesopotamian society consisted of the king and his subjects. Indus Valley Civilization is alarmingly egalitarian- meaning wealth was shared by society and everyone in seemed to be equals with no clear leader.
8. Technological advancements in Mesopotamia include the wheel, bronze metal for tools and weapons, and looms to weave cloths. Technological advancements in the Indus Valley include a uniform system of weights and measurements, gold purity testing, engineering, and dentistry.
9. Ancient Mesopotamian people practiced the worship of many gods. Indus Valley people believed in a Great God and Great Mother Goddess, worshiped plants and animals, and used baths for religious ceremonies. Greek mythology likely borrowed from Ancient Mesopotamian religion.
