Discussion Board Question: Compare and contrast: How did the geography of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia impact their culture and civilization? Hint: Your answer should outline the physical geography of the land, and its characteristics, and consider how this might have influenced people's views of the world, those around them, and events, etc. Points to Consider: The importance of geography and the environment was much more intense 5000 years ago than today, and people's lives depended on it. How did the different environments in Egypt and Mesopotamia impact the different perspectives, outlooks, and ideas of the people?