Chapter 2 First Civilizations

One of the first civilizations was Mesopotamia. The Mesopotamia River was un-predictable and many people in the city had a scare of flooding. Another major city that emerged was Notre Chico where twenty-five urban centers emerged and it was one of the largest. Many archeologists uncovered a 5,000 year old quipu. The Indus Valley was far beyond urban planning. They knew had to make ovens made of mud-bricks and developed their own toilets and baths. They created good hygiene for their people. Another interesting thing about the Indus Valley was that they had no hierarchy. During the Ancient period social hierarchy was developing and many people wanted to gain power and high status. Nevertheless, the Indus Valley was still thriving without it. There was also Hierarchies between Men and Women. Women were just seen from their relationship with their man. Men could also marry more than women. Women accepted all their roles and didn't believe gender equality could exist. Something we gained as humans was Writing. This was a huge technology to many people. Being able to communicate without having to speak. Trade also advanced in between many countries. It gave us a better interaction of humans. Mesopotamia and Egypt are one of the few who traded even though they were distant neighbors.