Sumer and other early civilisations: what made them similar?

I can describe the area of Mesopotamia and how it was farmed by civilisations like the Sumerians.

I can explain how farming in Mesopotamia led to the growth of trade, writing and building.

I can describe the ancient 'cradles of civilisation' and explain the similarities between them.

I can describe the similarities and differences in the art made by some early civilisations.

I can describe some of the similarities between the early civilisations’ religions and writing systems.

I can compare early civilisations to explain how similar they were.