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COMPARATIVE ESSAY
Egypt and Indus Valley
Two of the earliest known civilizations were in Egypt and the Indus Valley. Two similarities between them were that both had strong economic systems and distinct social classes. But one major difference included the significant cultural achievements of Egypt compared to the inferior achievements of the Indus Valley.
One similarity between the early Egyptian and Indus Valley civilizations is that they both had strong economic systems. Both societies were supported by advanced agriculture. There is evidence of wheat, rye and other grains grown in both civilizations. The two societies had towns and villages that were large and complex. Due to the size of the cities, job specializations had to be extensive. Animals were also domesticated in both societies. There is evidence in both societies of tremendous trade among neighboring civilizations. And there is also evidence in both societies of the use of wheeled carts which indicates land transportation.
Another similarity is the social classes of the two societies. Egypt and the Indus Valley had social divisions among its inhabitants. In Egypt the Pharaoh and his high-ranking officials had the highest social status but there is also evidence that lower level officials had higher status than peasants. Archeologists do not know as much about the Indus Valley societies, but the houses that have been excavated indicate defined social statuses as in Egypt. The structures vary from one room dwellings to two and three story houses. There are even some barrack style housing that indicates a peasant lifestyle as in Egypt. One of the major differences in the Egyptian and Indus Valley societies is in cultural achievements. Egypt is famous for its pyramids and stone monuments. The Egyptians built temples and sculptures that have endured to modern times. In contrast, the Indus Valley people left little evidence that they were interested in artistic pursuits.
Egypt and Indus Valley
Two of the earliest known civilizations were in Egypt and the Indus Valley. Two similarities between them were that both had strong economic systems and distinct social classes. But one major difference included the significant cultural achievements of Egypt compared to the inferior achievements of the Indus Valley.
One similarity between the early Egyptian and Indus Valley civilizations is that they both had strong economic systems. Both societies were supported by advanced agriculture. There is evidence of wheat, rye and other grains grown in both civilizations. The two societies had towns and villages that were large and complex. Due to the size of the cities, job specializations had to be extensive. Animals were also domesticated in both societies. There is evidence in both societies of tremendous trade among neighboring civilizations. And there is also evidence in both societies of the use of wheeled carts which indicates land transportation.
Another similarity is the social classes of the two societies. Egypt and the Indus Valley had social divisions among its inhabitants. In Egypt the Pharaoh and his high-ranking officials had the highest social status but there is also evidence that lower level officials had higher status than peasants. Archeologists do not know as much about the Indus Valley societies, but the houses that have been excavated indicate defined social statuses as in Egypt. The structures vary from one room dwellings to two and three story houses. There are even some barrack style housing that indicates a peasant lifestyle as in Egypt. One of the major differences in the Egyptian and Indus Valley societies is in cultural achievements. Egypt is famous for its pyramids and stone monuments. The Egyptians built temples and sculptures that have endured to modern times. In contrast, the Indus Valley people left little evidence that they were interested in artistic pursuits.