What is the biggest civilization in the world?

Empires at their greatest extent

Empire	Maximum land area
Million km2	\% of world
British Empire	35.5	26.35\%
Mongol Empire	24.0	17.81\%
Russian Empire	22.8	16.92\%

What was the most successful civilization?

7 Most Advanced Ancient Civilizations in the World

• 1) Ancient China 2100 – 221 BC.
• 2) Ancient Egypt 3150 – 31 BC.
• 4) Ancient Greece 800 BC – 146 BC.
• 5) Maya Civilization 2000 BC – early 16th Century (Modern day Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras)
• 6) Osirian Civilization (Modern day Mediterranean)

What was the largest and biggest ancient civilization?

Harappan civilization
Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia may be the best known of the first great urban cultures, but the largest was the Indus or Harappan civilization.

Which ancient civilization was the cleanest?

Based on the writings of Herodotus, Ancient Egyptians used many healthy hygiene habits, such as washing, and laundry. They also knew to use mint to make their breath fresh. According to Ancient History Online Encyclopedia, Ancient Egyptians always tried to make their bodies clean.

What did humans before soap?

Before soap, many people around the world used plain ol’ water, with sand and mud as occasional exfoliants. Depending on where you lived and your financial status, you may have had access to different scented waters or oils that would be applied to your body and then wiped off to remove dirt and cover smell.

When did humans start bathing?

Humans have probably been bathing since the Stone Age, not least because the vast majority of European caves that contain Palaeolithic art are short distances from natural springs. By the Bronze Age, beginning around 5,000 years ago, washing had become very important.