I.C.6.1

Describe and compare the characteristics of the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia and China and explain the importance of their contributions to later civilizations, to include:<ol type="a"><li>significance of river valleys; early irrigation and its impact on agriculture</li><li>forms of government (e.g., the theocracies in Egypt, dynasties in China)</li><li>effect on world economies and trade</li><li>key historical figures</li><li>religious traditions, cultural, and scientific contributions (e.g., writing systems, calendars, building of monuments such as the pyramids)</li></ol>