Western Governors University Task 1 C375 Early Civilization Table

Key Geographical Features

Religious Beliefs Political Structures Social and/or Cultural Characteristics Mesopotamia Located in what is known as modern-day Iraq, Mesopotamia was known as the land between rivers. It was situated between the Tigris and the Euphrates River. Very fertile soil was left behind from the flooding of the rivers. This allowed for successful farming of wheat and barley. Modern scholars refer to it as the fertile crescent because it was part of a larger agriculturally rich region. The main religion in Mesopotamia was Polytheism, which means they worshiped many gods. Each city-state had their own god. Temples and Ziggurats were built to honor the gods. To please the gods, they held...