To began, the ancient civilization of the Mesopotamian invented cuneiform. Cuneiform was the first written developed by the Sumerians over 5000 years ago (Doc. 1). That is one of the most important inventions in the world. That paved the way for writing in the future. The used cuneiform to keep records , document, business dealings , barley and to pass down new ideas
For numbers they used a decimal system. They did not have numerals for 2 - 9 or zero. They just had numbers for factors of 10 such as 1, 10, 100, etc. In order to write the number 3 they would write down three number 1s. To write the number 40, they would write down four number
Advancements in mathematics, such as the abacus allowed for efficient calculations of different things such as censuses and accounts for goods. The Mongols used Indian and Arabic mathematical advancements for more efficient and complex calculations. As well as mathematics, historical writings led to the development of a new, global culture by influencing the ways the Mongol reigned over their subjects. The Mongols added their own styles of rule to these writings led to the development of a new, global culture. Technological knowledge, like printing, led to the development of a new, global culture by allowing for information to be disseminated across the globe.
They created concrete roads, added 67 days to the calendar, many building concepts, aqueducts, plumbing, tools, and glass blowings. Adding 67 days to the calendar balanced out the calendar today. Made the season's line up and it also added the month July. Having many building concepts helped with buildings for them and the future people with
Technology used in ancient civilizations not only contributed to the well being of people in that era but also the well being of the people of today. Achievements of the past have paved the way for achievements currently. The Code of Hammurabi created a model legal system for other countries to base their legal systems on. By creating a written language the Chinese improved communication and promoted unity. Sumerian accomplishments influenced weaponry/tools, writing and helped develop architecture.
Ancient civilizations began in areas that had arable land and other features such as rivers. Civilizations succeeded in these environments because they could settle down and not live a nomadic lifestyle. Because the land was arable, agriculture prospered and people relied on the geography to grant them the elements needed for survival. In China and Egypt, geography greatly influenced and affected the lives of the people living there because of the prosperous rivers and large natural barriers.
But, I believe that Roman engineering and architecture has had the greatest impact on today's society. The world will come to improve on these inventions and use these to help them in their everyday lives. The Romans produced arches and domes, aqueducts, and roads that will be responsible for many modern day structures. It is clear that Roman arches and domes made an immense change to Roman life and ours. Arches were built to create a more efficient way of building certain structures.
The Mayan society and economy developed urban cities that traded extensively with one another. Their trade led to constant warfare. Religion influenced every part of this theocratic society. The Mayan's achieved architectual success when designing and creating their large pyramids. The Mayan's also developed a writing system and a calender.
It influenced our society by the technologies they built. This civilization introduced to us, water storage, flood control, and even
Many empires rose and had fallen all through history all over the world; however, there is only one resemblance why empires succeed and get destroyed. In the Middle East, lies Mesopotamia, which formed in 3200-2350 BCE. South of the Mesopotamia is Ancient Greece and in Africa there is Aksum; Ancient Greece had a Golden Age in 750-338 BCE and Aksum thrived in 100-750 CE. Those empires as well as others rose and fell for many reasons, but the biggest reasons are the geography, proving that geography can change an empire in an instant. The Mesopotamia was constantly in danger because of their rivers; citizens never knew when the river stroke.
Egypt and Mesopotamia were similar and different in various ways. Both Mesopotamia and Egypt developed in a dry, semi-desert region near flooding rivers that gave the soil richness. While the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers ' flooding was violent an unpredictable, leaving Mesopotamians in fear guessing, the Nile River 's flooding was more peaceful, allowing the Egyptians to simply keep track of time to plant their seeds. Egypt is surrounded by barren desert, providing something Mesopotamia didn 't have a protective barrier from invaders. Both Mesopotamia and Egypt had various nature gods that controlled the natural world.
They developed advanced systems of writing, numbers, and calendars. They had calendars to keep up with time and religious events. They also had a calendar known as the long count calendar which started on the day that the Mayans believed the Earth began. Some people also believed that they used that calendar to predict the end of the world. The Inca Empire had an intricate road system along with many other great achievements.
Note: Central America and Chinese civilization also didn’t get any ideas from someone else. * In 4,000 B.C.E. farmers in Mesopotamia already had invented the
The Aztec people solved many complicated problems. Some problems that needed to be solved called for inventions of the Aztecs. Some of these inventions include chanimpas, dikes, and calendars. Huitzilopochtli, an Aztec god, brought the Aztec people to a swampy area for a home. In conclusion, they made floating gardens called chanimpas.
Geography not only plays a part in the spread of a religion but also can be inspiration or reflection for the religion itself. Many societies have numerous deities inspired by the landscape in and around their civilization. However, I believe not all religions drew inspiration from the land they lived in. Mesopotamian societies had multiple gods. Most deities represented cosmic forces of nature such as the sun, moon, water, and storms who were responsible for the creation of the earth (World Societies p. 36).
