Mesopotamia was the first places with government and it's were the Pythagorean theorem was first used. Surrounded by the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. They were very important to the peoples there for life. They believed in many gods. The gods decided everything. They believed that the Earth was flat. They believe a lot of things around the Earth and the Moon. It was located in the Fertile Crescent. People settled there for water, the warm climate, and fertile soil. There were few trees, little rain fall in the south. They had to trade for wood and metals. The first cities began around 4000-3500 BC. Babylon was a beautiful city in Mesopotamia.
The Nile River is in Africa and goes through Egypt and some other countries. Lots or animals live near the River. 3000 BC civilizations started coming up. It was HUGE for trade. The people were called Egyptians. Pharaohs were on top, then the traders and merchants and then the unskilled workers. Men wore skirts and robes and women wore skirts and dresses with shoulder straps. The women would paint their nails and wear make up. Their religion was based on nature. They believed that there was life after death so the preserved the people in mummies.
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