. motive power of. But in Egypt The Nile River's slow and steady current carried northbound traffic effortlessly, and the prevailing north-to-northwest winds made the return trip almost as easy. Thus the Egyptians were provided with a priceless means for reliable transportation and communication.
Navigation was easy, so sailboats were still a major means of transportation, .
5. Government/Hierarchical state systems:.
Mesopotamia was consisted of regional city-states. The cities fought each other continually. .
The government of Egypt, in contrast to Mesopotamia's, was central rather than separate. Egypt emphasized strong central authority. Egyptian organized masses of laborers followed from its centralized government structures and strong bureaucracy.
Egypt comprised of small towns and villages ruled by local chieftains. Main uniting feature of ancient Egyptian society was their concept of kingship.
6. ruler:.
Mesopotamia: Hammurabi (1792-1750b.c.) was a strongest leader of Babylon. He created his code of laws. The government system was formed under his rule.
From beginning to end the Pharaoh was a god-king or ruler of ancient Egypt. Jews is the prince of Egypt.
7. The status of women:.
In Mesopotamia women's position was deteriorated.
In Egypt the status of women was greater than in Mesopotamia. Egyptian paid great respect to women at least in the upper classes, in part because marriage alliances were vital to the preservation and stability of the monarchy. Also, Egyptian religion included more pronounced deference to goddesses as sources of creativity.
8. Economic tone, growth of trade:.
Trade contacts of Mesopotamia were more extensive. They sold their handicrafts in a free town market and were paid in kind or in money that consisted of silver ingots or rings, which were weighed after each transaction. Babylon was a very important center for trade. Babylonians traded with Egyptians, Arabs, and many other groups.
