The difference between Egypt and Mesopotamian is Egypt developed around the Nile River, while Mesopotamia developed between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Egypt and Mesopotamia grew into complex civilizations. Politically, although both Egypt and Mesopotamia had one main ruler, Egypt was centralized and whereas Mesopotamia was decentralized.
Since the West Point Military Academy is in Virginia(A Confederate state at the time) The Confederates used that to their advantage.
B.large urban areas became even larger
Ancient Greeks have contributed much to our society, such as language, art and architecture, literature, philosophy, science, democracy, coins, organized sports, theatre, scientific discovery and theory, and writing down history.