Blog #3

The time period between 3500 BC to 500 BC was the era of the first civilizations. The people of earth divided themselves into cities, states, and even empires. Some civilizations were more wealthy or important-seeming than others. The emergence of civilizations began with agriculture, as many congregated where more crops could be grown. Eventually, hierarchies formed based on the social class of each person in each civilization. Higher class people enjoyed more food and land while the lower class had to work very hard for food. Eventually, hierarchies formed by gender. Men were regarded as more important than women and were given more rights. The invention of writing also surfaced around this time and the ability to write became a sign of class as often the wealthy were more likely to be taught. Kings rose to power and ruled their empire, and empires began to compete for the best empire. Civilizations traded goods with each other, which became a show of peace between some empires.