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Mesopotamia
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cuneiform | Sumerian system of writing made up of wedge-shaped markings |
| Sumer | region in southern Mesopotamia |
| specialization | the development of different kinds of jobs |
| civilization | complex society with cities, organized government, art, religion, class divisions and a writing system |
| sedentary | remaining in one place; not migratory; little activity |
| domesticate | to tame plants or animals for human use |
| ziggurat | temple/tower; center of civilization |
| Mesopotamia | land between two rivers; eastern part of Fertile Crescent |
| revolution | changes that greatly affect many areas of life |
| surplus | an amount that is above what is needed |
| Fertile Crescent | area in the Middle East with good soil for farming |
| scribe | someone employed to make written copies; record keepers |