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What is a key difference between ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations?(1 point)
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Egyptians saw their gods more negatively whereas Mesopotamians celebrated their gods.
Egyptians saw their gods more negatively whereas Mesopotamians celebrated their gods.

Mesopotamians had a difficult time predicting their flooding while the Nile in Egypt was very predictable and consistent.
Mesopotamians had a difficult time predicting their flooding while the Nile in Egypt was very predictable and consistent.

Egypt was made up of multiple cities that each had appointed officials whereas Mesopotamia had one ruler.
Egypt was made up of multiple cities that each had appointed officials whereas Mesopotamia had one ruler.

Mesopotamia focused on medicinal innovations whereas Egyptians were more focused on domestication of livestock.

Mesopotamia focused on medicinal innovations whereas Egyptians were more focused on domestication of livestock.

The key difference between ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations is that the Nile in Egypt was very predictable and consistent for flooding, while Mesopotamians had a difficult time predicting their flooding.