geographic locations of these civilizations. Egypt,

protected by natural barriers on all sides,

remained uninfluenced for many years. Not many other

civilizations came in contact with the

Egyptian people. Thus, they developed much differently

politically and socially compared to

Mesopotamia. Mesopotamia was constantly invaded by

foreigners who would incorporate their

culture into their newly conquered society and form a new

one by force. It is no surprise then

that the two civilizations would end up with completely

Egypt's social structure consisted of the pharaoh,

craftsmen. The pharaoh was the "God-King". Not only did he

immortal (or a god). Pharaohs were believed to be gods who

time. These immortal men were highly respected by Egyptian

powers. "The pharaoh's will was law, and his wisdom

all-knowing" (Adler,1996,26). Because

the gods spoke through the pharaoh, his regulations and laws

centuries. This provided a false sense of

foreigners had little to offer the superior Egyptians.

force. Unlike many other civilizations, the

ideas upon the Mesopotamians. All of

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