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world history ch 2
Term | Definition |
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silt | rich soil |
cataract | high waterfall, rapids |
delta | triangle shaped area |
dynasty | ruling family |
pharaoh | ruler |
vizier | chief minister |
mummification | preservation of dead body |
hieroglyphics | egyptian picture writing |
ideogram | pictures that symbolize idea or action |
demotic | egyptian language of the people |
papyrus | reed along nile used as paper |
decipher | decode |
hierarchy | social classes: upper, middle, lower |
ziggurat | trapezoidal temple |
cuneiform | wedged shaped writing on clay tablets |
codify | to arrange and set down laws in writing |
criminal law | robbery assault murder |
civil law | property inheritance, taxes, marriage, divorce |
tolerance | victor acceptance of vanquished |
satrap | a governor in persian empire |
barter economy | exchange good for another good |
colony | territory settled and ruled by foreign people |
alphabet | letters that represent spoken sounds |
monotheistic | belief in one god |
covenant | a binding agreement |
patriarchal | father is head of family |
sabbath | holy day for rest and worship |
prophet | spiritual leader |
diaspora | scattering of people |