What did the first civilizations in asia and africa have in common?
they emerged along sea coasts.
they lacked social hierarchies.
they practiced monotheism.
they had organized governments.

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In Africa, civilization rose early as people located in the grassy areas that protected them from the severe desert. The first major civilization in Africa was Egypt, focused around the lush Nile River delta. Egyptian civilization truly started around 3150 BC when the ruler Menes united the entire area into a kingdom.

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