Ancient Rome
- Had a geographic advantage being located on hillsides
- Land located transportation
- Mediterranean environment
- Land covered in trees (pine trees, rosemary, mulberry, cypress)
- Neighbours to other strong and large civilizations
- Expanded civilization
Ancient Egypt
- Less chance of trespassers (isolated)
- Nile waterway was used for business/transportation
- Did not expand civilization
- Geography consisted of dunes and deserts
- Did not have any higher grounds to further protect themselves
- Land consisted of acacia, tamarisk, papyrus
Similarities
- Relied on waterways for agriculture purposes
- Believed in many gods
- Large buildings
- Similar climate
- Mediterranean was available to both
Compare Contrast A.R and A.E