Which was a first step in the development of both the Egyptian and Chinese societies

[soadgurl4321]

into civilizations? Controlling fire

Developing spoken language

Finding metals

Learning to use floods

 

[What The Fudge]

Actually, I'd put it down to people existing first. After all, no people = no civilization

 

[shelby f]

One of the first steps were the enviroment and land forms