How was the civilization’s society organized? Did religion play a role in defining a person’s role? Was it possible to change your position in society? -

• Answer the following questions about each civilization:
o Who rules the civilization? How are the leaders chosen, and what powers
do those leaders have?
o What did people in the civilization believe? Did they worship one god or
many gods? Did they try to impose their religion on other groups, or did
they tolerate the multiplicity of beliefs?
o How was the civilization’s society organized? Did religion play a role in
defining a person’s role? Was it possible to change your position in
society?
• To answer the questions above, return to the textbook and review the relevant
sections.
o In addition to your textbook, you should use at least two outside
resources.
• In your conclusion (approximately three paragraphs), compare and contrast the
two civilizations based on the features that you have described. Include your
opinion on why those differences arose.