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Mesopotamia List 2
List 2 - Vocabulary for Mesopotamia Unit
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sumer | First civilization of Mesopotamia; developed the earliest system of writing |
| Babylon | Civilization of Mesopotamia known for their architecture and astronomy. |
| Assyria | Civilization in Mesopotamia with a fierce army and known for making iron tools/weapons |
| Hammurabi | King of Babylon known for his code of laws. (“An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth”.) |
| Monarchy | A government with a queen or king |
| Empire | Land with many different territories governed by one ruler |
| Irrigation | A way of supplying water for farming |
| Flourish | To grow and do well (thrive) |
| ziggurat | A temple built in ancient Mesopotamia (for worship). |
| scribe | Person who writes information/records |