Formation Of Society

World History Around the world humans gathered in communities to work together to achieve greater security and greater prosperity. These early societies gathered in areas that had certain shared characteristics. In a brief essay (three paragraphs), describe the key elements e.g. geographic characteristics, food cultivation techniques, social organization, etc. necessary for the formation of early societies. Give examples of these elements from at least three of the major regions where early societies formed. Utilize web resources to research and provide citation for evidence from your selected sources. Thesis Statement: Early societies gathered in communities to work together to achieve greater security and prosperity. These early societies shared certain characteristics such as proximity to water, the existence of written language and a system of social hierarchy. Body: The ancient civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia
(­,)
and China achieved prosperity
(due
to/because of) from their geographic proximity to water.
(double space)
Ancient Egypt was located on the Nile River
(that flowed) flowing
(­
south to) north into the Mediterranean Sea
,
making it an important means for trade
(+,)
commerce and
(?)
security by transport. The land around the Nile was
(­also quite) fertile due to
(reverse order) mineral deposits left from annual floods,
(which allowed) allowing for high yield
(­ing) agricultural harvests. Between the rivers Tigris and Euphrates, the Mesopotamians share the Fertile Crescent with the
(share the geographic character or geographic space?)
Egyptians
(Meso) as "the land between two rivers” was a naturally fertile location for irrigation. The wheel and animal husbandry are notable advancements invented by Mesopotamian society to further the efficiency of farming methods. China is unique in its use of the Yangzi River for the cultivation of rice. Rice was a
major