In comparing early civilizations, both ancient Egypt and early china developed and thrived based on their river systems. However, Egypt succeeded in their civilization by how they thrived on their natural resources; whereas, China was most impacted by how challenges of agriculture, the varying climates, and the time of migration affected their agricultural advancements and also how they used many techniques learned from the land of China to be a supreme political unit. These comparisons will provide insight on how the geography of each civilization paved the way to a successful development of their civilization, culture, and