DIFFERENCES
Egypt developed around the Nile River, while Mesopotamia developed between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
Egypt had a centralized government with a pharaoh, while Mesopotamia had a decentralized government with a king.
Egypt was more lenient towards women while Mesopotamia was stricter.
Egypt was centralized and whereas Mesopotamia was decentralized.
SIMILARITIES
both Egypt and Mesopotamia had a government with one main ruler.
both civilizations were patriarchal.
Egypt and Mesopotamia grew into complex civilizations.
Writing was used in both places for writing down events
