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What were the distinguishing characteristics of the civilization that arose in Mesopotamia, particularly its political system. What gave rise to this civilization, and what did it leave the world when it came to an end?
What were the economic and social structures of Mesopotamian civilization? How did geography help mold them?
What part did religion play in Mesopotamian culture? Why was religion so important, what forms did it take?
What were the major features of the Egyptian political system, religious establishment, social structure? How did they work together to create a harmonious civilization? In what specific ways has Egypt contributed to subsequent civilizations?
In what ways was Egyptian religion molded by the geography of the land? Why did one form of religion find favor among the royal family, while quite another was popular with the masses?
What were some of the reasons for the decline and ultimate fall of Egyptian civilization? What lessons for all civilizations may be learned from its story?