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Social Studies Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Primary Scource | A document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study. |
| Secondary Source | Generally scholarly books and articles. |
| Canals | An artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation. |
| Irragation | Supply water to help growth, typically by means of channels. |
| Cultural Hearth | Locations on earth’s surface where specific cultures first arose. |
| Cultural Diffusion | The spreading out of culture, culture traits, or a cultural pattern from a central point. |
| Hammurabi's Code | The Code of Hammurabi is a well-preserved Babylonian law code of ancient Mesopotamia. |
| River Valley Civilizations | An ancient civilization that flourished in the Indus River valley. |
| Civilizations | The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced. |
| City-States | A city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state. |
| Invention | he action of inventing something, typically a process or device. |
| Innovation | a new method, idea, product, etc |