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Mesopotamia
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| silt | small particles of fertile soil |
| irrigation | a way to supply dry land with water through ditches |
| surplus | an amount that is left over after a need has been met |
| city-state | an independent nation made up of a city and the land around it |
| polytheism | a belief in more than one god |
| ziggurat | a pyramid-shaped tower with a temple at the top |
| cuneiform | a Sumerian writing system that used wedge-shaped marks made in soft clay |
| scribe | a person who copies or writes out documents; often a record keeper |
| epic | a long poem that tells the story of a hero |
| empire | a group of many different lands under one ruler |
| tribute | a payment made to a ruler or state as a sign of surrender |
| province | a district within a larger country or empire |
| caravan | a group of merchants traveling together for safety |
| astronomer | a person who studies stars |
| parallel | moving or lying in the same direction and the same distance apart |
| consist | to be made up of |
| 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 with common characteristics |
| complex | having many parts, details, or ideas |