A. Describe each of the following characteristics of the four early civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China, using the attached “Early Civilizations Table” or similar document:
- key geographical features
- religious beliefs
- political structures
- social and/or cultural characteristics
B. Write a brief essay (suggested length of 2–3 paragraphs) in which you compare similarities and differences of two civilizations from part A using one characteristic described in the attached “Early Civilizations Table” or similar document.
C. Provide acknowledgement of source information, using in-text citations and references, for quoted, paraphrased, or summarized content.
- Include the following information when providing source references:
• author
• date
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