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Chapter 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Silt | Fine particles of fertile soil |
| Irrigation | A system that supplies dry land with water through ditches, pipes or streams. |
| Surplus | An amount that is left over after a need has been met |
| City state | A city that governs itself and it's surrounding territory. |
| Polytheism | A belief in more than one God |
| Ziggurat | A pyramid shape structure with a temple at the top |
| Cuneiform | Writing developed by the Sumerians that used wood shaped marks made in soft clay. |
| Scribe | A person who copies or writes out documents; often Record Keeper |
| Epic | A long poem that recordes the Deeds of a legendary or real hero |
| Empire | A large territory or group of many territories covered by one ruler |
| Tribute | A payment made to a ruler or state as a sign of surrender, payment to a ruler as a sign of submission or for protection |
| Province | A territory governed as a political district of a country or Empire |
| Caravan | A group of merchants traveling together for safety usually with a large number of camels; a group of traveling merchants and animals |
| Astronomer | A person who studies planets and stars |
| Code | A set of official laws |
| Military | Having to do with soldiers weapons or War |
| Slingshot | A weapon that is used to throw stones or other objects |
| Region | A geographic area |
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