River Civilization Essay 2006

Directions:  Do your best to write a complex and thoughtful essay.  It must be in PEN.  It must be turned in on time.  And, most importantly it must answer all aspects of the task.

Task:  Compare TWO river civilizations using TWO of the FIVE characteristics of civilization (complex institutions, record keeping, advanced cities, advanced technology, and specialized workers.)

• You can create your own thesis or use one from the list below.  Please note that the theses vary in terms of difficulty and specificity.  Choose the thesis that you understand best!

1. Early river civilizations needed to have organized complex institution and creative technology in order to succeed.

2. Early river civilizations overcame great environmental challenges through use of complex institutions and specialized workers.

3. The technology and complex institutions of early river civilizations differed depending on the environmental challenges facing each specific region.