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This civilization developed between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
M - Mesopotamia
This civilization developed along the Nile River.
E - Egypt
People practiced polytheism, or the belief in many gods.
B - Both
Priests held important positions in society.
B - Both
Kings served as powerful rulers.
M - Mesopotamia
The ruler held both political and religious authority and was viewed as divine.
E - Egypt
Craftsmen made goods that people used in everyday life.
B - both
This civilization developed near important rivers.
B - both
The ruler was called a Pharaoh.
E - Egypt
The system of writing is cuneiform.
M - Mesopotamia
The system of writing is hieroglypics.
E - Egypt
Scribes helped keep written records.
B - both
Farmers helped support society by growing food.
b - both
