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Quiz 10/1/09

World Civ Chapter 2 Vocab Quiz

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Place in the desert where there is irrigation or an underground spring. This term somes from an Egyptian word meaning "fertile region.". Oasis
Fertile soil carried as sediment in river water. This developed from a Danish word which means "a salt-water swamp." Silt
Method od Egyptian writing that uses pictures or symbols to indicate words or sounds. The word comes from Greek words meaning "sacred," and "carving." Hieroglyphics
Reed plant the Egyptians used to make a smooth material to wrie on. Papyrus
Term for monarchy, and earlier form of government headed by a king or queen. Kingdom
Term for kingdom, an early form of government headed by a king or queen. A monarch is a king or queen, and the word comes from the Greek word for "one who governs alone." Monarchy
Egyptian ruler's title. Pharaoh
Family of rulers whose right to rule is hereditary. Dynasty
Form of government that unites different territories and peoples under one ruler. This word comes from a Latin word for "absolute authority." Empire
Belief in many gods. This term is made from word parts meaning "the belief of", "many", and "god." Polytheism
A belief in one god. Monotheism
Group of people traveling over long distances together for safety. Caravan
Clerk who read or wrote for those who could not. This comes from the Latin word meaning "to write." Scribe
Peservation process that involved treating a corpse with various substances. This word comes from the Arabic word for bitumen. Bitumen was a type of material used in Egypt to plaster the corpses of the deceased. Mummification
Form of government developed by the Sumerians; it consisted of a town and the surrounding land it controlled. City-State
Sumerian method of writing using a stylus to make combinations of wedge shapes. It literally means "wedge-shaped." Cuneiform (kyoo NEE uh fawrm)
Curved structure over an opening. This term comes from the Latin word meaning "a bow." Arch
Sumerian temple built in layers. The term comes from a word that means "a pinnacle, or a lofty peak." Ziggurat
Military unit of soldiers on horses. Cavalry
Professional soldier paid to serve in a foreign army. It comes from the Latin word which means "wages." Mercenary
Exchange of one good or service for another good or service. Barter
Economic system based on the use of money rather than on barter. Money economy
Moral laws of the Hebrews revealed to Moses by their god Yahweh. Ten Commandments
Messenger sent to reveal God's will. The term comes from the Greek word which means "to speak forth." Prophet
Jewish form of monotheism that emphasizes personal conduct. Ethical monotheism
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