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Egypt in Comparison to Sumeria Both civilizations developed along fertile rivers

Egypt in Comparison to Sumeria Both civilizations developed along fertile rivers. Sumeria, unlike Egypt, was plagued by sporadic floods. In comparison, the Nile floods were predictable. Every year – September & October Deposited silt & provided fertile pastures.

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Egypt in Comparison to Sumeria Both civilizations developed along fertile rivers

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  1. Egypt in Comparison to Sumeria Both civilizations developed along fertile rivers

  2. Sumeria, unlike Egypt, was plagued by sporadic floods.

  3. In comparison, the Nile floods were predictable. • Every year – September & October • Deposited silt & provided fertile pastures

  4. Predictability of Nile influenced culture: • belief that life was cyclical • security • supply of food+ stability & growth

  5. Large irrigation projects not needed. • Majority people lived in rural areas not cities.

  6. Nile- unified lower & Upper Egypt • Lower Egypt- Delta region that bordered Mediterranean Sea • Important cities located in this region

  7. Natural Barriers / Protection • Fostered isolation • Sense of security • Deserts east& west • rapids(cataracts) southern Nile • Mediterranean to North • Barriers didn’t prevent trade

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