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Mesopatamia gr 6
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fertile Crescent | A large arc of rich, or fertile farmland |
| Silt | Fine particles of fertile soil |
| City-state | A city that governs itself and its surrounding territory. |
| Polytheism | A belief in more than god |
| Social Classes | A system that divides people into classes based on the job of your family |
| Cuneiform | The world's first system of writing used wedged-shaped marks made in soft clay |
| Ziggurat | A pyramid-shaped structure with a temple at the top |
| Surplus | The amount that is left after a need has been met |
| Scribe | A person who copies or writes out documents;often a record keeper |
| Epic | A long poem that records the deeds of a legendary or real hero |