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Mesopotamia
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fertile Crescent | A large arc of rich, or fertile farmland Location of 1st Civilization |
| Silt | A mixture of soil and rocks that is very fertile Used for Farming |
| Irrigation | A way of supplying dry land with water for farming Prevents flooding Supplies Water Ditches, pipes or streams |
| Surplus | An extra supply of something Used for trade or storage |
| City-state | An independent nation made up of a city and the land around it. Had own government Had own chief god/goddess Ruled by a king |
| Polytheism | A belief in more than one god Sumerians worshiped many gods Honored their gods at religious temples called ziggurats |
| ziggurat | A pyramid-shaped temple where Sumerians worshiped their gods/goddesses |
| cuneiform | A Sumerian writing system that used wedge-shaped marks made in soft clay |
| scribe | A person who records business dealings and important events Few people could read or write Scribes were well respected |
| epic | A long poem that tells the story of a hero The oldest known story in the world comes from Sumer Story is called the “Epic of Gilgamesh” |
| empire | A group of many different lands under one ruler |
| tribute | A payment made to a ruler as a sign or surrender |
| province | A district within a larger country or empire |
| caravan | A group of merchants traveling together for safety, usually with a large number of camels |
| astronomer | A person who studies the stars, planets, and the moon |
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