Yellow River in China is the second longest river. Supplies water for 155 million people. It has been inhabited for 30 million years. They believed in many gods and valued family. There were many dynasties that were in charge of leading the country.
Mesopotamia was a civilization in between two rivers (Tigris and Euphrates). It was the first civilization on Earth and used the rivers to grow crops. The rivers would flood every year that would make the ground very fertile. They developed a form of writing along with sports and schools and worshiped many gods. In present day middle east (Iraqi area). The land was ruled by Sargon, the leader. Ended very abruptly by droughts.
Nile river is located in Africa and was home to the ancient Egyptians. It flows through many countries. It was centered around the river for water. Egyptians settled around 5000 BCE and developed domestication, irrigation, buildings (pyramids). They were like farmers of today, just with camels and deserts. Invented mummification to bury rich people. They worshiped many gods.
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IVC cities and villages were made out of brick. They made bronze, tin, and other medals to trade with Egypt and other civilizations. This made some people very rich. Then trade died down because of years of drought so the civilization fell.
The Indus Valley Civilization was one of the largest civilizations in ancient times. It rivaled Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. There was no evidence of a central government so I guess people were all there for mutual benefits like farming and trading etc.
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