In this episode of The World History Curriculum Companion, we journey back to the dawn of civilization, where humans first built cities, developed writing, and created organized societies.

This is Unit 2 in our World History curriculum and it covers the fertile lands of Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent, the grandeur of Ancient Egypt along the life-giving Nile River, the advanced urban planning of the Indus River Valley, and the enduring dynasties of Ancient China along the Yellow River.

These river valley civilizations laid the foundation for human progress, influencing government, culture, and technology for centuries to come. Join us as we uncover how geography shaped history and civilizations flourished along the world's great rivers.

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