For this assignment, you will use evidence from the lesson to write complete paragraphs comparing early civilizations in Africa and South America.
To get the best grade possible, follow the instructions in the assignment closely and answer all of the questions completely.
This assignment is worth 30 points.
Making Comparisons
The first step in making comparisons is to describe similarities and differences between civilizations. Write a short answer that is at least three sentences long in response to each question. Your answer should include a topic sentence restating or responding to the question and at least two supporting detail sentences that cite evidence.
This section is worth 18 points. Each question is worth 3 points.
1. How did trade play a role in the development of early civilizations?









2. What is a civilization, and how is it different from an empire?









3. What was one similarity and one difference between the cultural achievements of early South American civilizations and the cultural achievements of the Kingdom of Axum?









4. Describe one factor that commonly led to the decline and fall of early civilizations.









5. Choose two civilizations and explain one major similarity between them.









6. Choose two civilizations and explain one major difference between them.









Summarizing Similarities and Differences
Select two early civilizations discussed in this lesson and write two complete paragraphs explaining the similarities and differences between them. Your first paragraph should focus on the similarities the two civilizations share. Your second paragraph should explain the differences between the two civilizations. Each paragraph should also contain at least three sentences of supporting details.
This section is worth 12 points.