Compare and Contrast Mesopotamian Civilizations

1. Use this graphic organizer to summarize the similarities and differences between the ancient Mesopotamian civilizations of Sumeria and Babylonia.

2. Be sure to consider similarities and differences in the following areas: religion, advances in government, social differences, and technological innovations.

3. Briefly identify the most important similarity and provide evidence for its importance.

4. Briefly identify the most important difference and provide evidence for its importance.


Sumer Both Sumer and Babylon Babylon
Religion: Religion: Religion:


















Advances in government: Advances in government: Advances in government:


















Social life: Social life: Social life:


















Technological innovations: Technological innovations: Technological innovations:


















As you answer these questions, remember that you can't just mention a fact — you have to tell the reader why this fact supports your claim.


Most important similarity:




Most important difference: