WOH 2012 Florida Central Emergence of Early Writing in Egypt Comparative Essay Comparing ancient civilizations. Seldom in history has a society been as inf

WOH 2012 Florida Central Emergence of Early Writing in Egypt Comparative Essay Comparing ancient civilizations. Seldom in history has a society been as influential as the Mesopotamians; few events can rival the significance of the rise of the first complex societies. The Sumerians were just the first in a series of brilliant cultures in southwest Asia, an area enriched by successive migrations. But did anyone group contribute more? Discuss in your mind if you support or reject the following statements: “The ancient Hebrews were the most important peoples of the ancient Middle East.” Both the Mesopotamians and Egyptian civilizations are often referred to as “cradles of civilization.” Each one made significant contributions to the world, but was the Egyptian civilization in fact “original”?Respond to this question:***** Discuss the emergence of writing in Egypt. Show how it contributed to our knowledge of early Egyptian civilization but also point out its unique features. *****