Water and Classical Civilizations: Crash Course World History 222

John Green discusses the critical role of water in the rise and fall of civilizations, focusing on the Mayan and Khmer cultures. He explains how water management was essential for agriculture, politics, and religion. The video highlights the challenges faced by these civilizations due to environmental changes and draws parallels to modern water issues, emphasizing the need for innovation and conservation.

How did the Khmer civilization's approach to water differ from that of the Mayans?

Explain the impact of droughts on the decline of the Maya and Khmer civilizations.

What is the relationship between water control and the sustainability of civilizations as discussed in the text?

What lessons can modern societies learn from the water management practices of ancient civilizations?