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Mesopotamia List 2
List 2 - Vocabulary for Mesopotamia Unit
Term | Definition |
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Sumer | First civilization of Mesopotamia; developed the earliest system of writing |
Babylon | Civilization of Mesopotamia known for their architecture and astronomy. |
Assyria | Civilization in Mesopotamia with a fierce army and known for making iron tools/weapons |
Hammurabi | King of Babylon known for his code of laws. (“An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth”.) |
Monarchy | A government with a queen or king |
Empire | Land with many different territories governed by one ruler |
Irrigation | A way of supplying water for farming |
Flourish | To grow and do well (thrive) |
ziggurat | A temple built in ancient Mesopotamia (for worship). |
scribe | Person who writes information/records |