These are the six civilizations that affectected the world. They all arose by themselves. Listed here are the six as well as two smaller ones. I am NOT a historian I only just thought it was cool. Won't answer any questions sorry! But everyone is free to comment.
Mesopotomia:Where the first civilizations began 6500 B.C.
Contributions: 60 second minute, 60 minute hour, 24 hour day
Egypt: Second oldest 3100 B.C.
Contributions: decimal system, glass making
Phoenicia: (Based off Mesopotamians) 1200 B.C.
Contributions: helped out the Greeks.
Greece: the first in Europe 800 B.C.
Contributions: modern alphabet, democracy
Indus Valley: Third in Eurasia 2600 B.C.
Contributions: brick making, the number zero
China: Fourth in Eurasia 2000 B.C.
Contributions: Asian stuff
Norte Chico (Peru): First in Americas 3200 B.C.
Contributions: new drugs and dyes
Mesoamerica: second in Americas 1500 B.C.
Contributions: popcorn, chocolate, vanilla
So there you have it. Many major things today comes from these ancient six. Kinda cool..
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