Compare and contrast the civilizations that emerged in the Afro-Eurasian world with those that emerged in the Americas from 500 B.C.E.to the thirteenth century.

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A discussion of the similarities should note the common features of a civilization (organized state,cities,intensive and productive agriculture,high population density,etc. ).

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A discussion of the differences should focus on at least two civilizations,one from the Afro-Eurasian world and one from the Americas.

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The essay should address each civilization's political structure,social hierarchy,and relations with outsiders (diplomatic,economic,and cultural).
A really good answer might compare the selected civilizations to the societies in Bantu Africa and North America that the textbook does not categorize as civilizations.The essay should note the similarities of these complex societies to the selected civilizations and identify the missing elements that prevent them from being considered civilizations.

Compare and Contrast the Civilizations That Emerged in the Afro-Eurasian