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Mesopotamia 2 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| treaties | formal agreements between nations |
| holy of holies | innermost and most sacred chamber of a temple, where the image of god was kept |
| colonies | permanent settlements |
| alphabet | series of symbols that stand for sounds |
| descendants | offspring |
| social justice | fair treatment of all people in a society |
| judge | Hebrew tribe leader |
| Psalms | sacred songs |
| prophets | people claiming to have messages from God |
| sabbath | day of the week used for rest and worship |
| smelting | heating iron or metals to remove impurities |
| provinces | political districts |
| caravans | groups who traveled together for protection |
| astronomers | people who study the heavenly bodies |
| tolerance | respecting the beliefs and practices of other people |