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Mesopotamiađź“–
SOCIAL STUDIES
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fertile Crescent | A large arc of rich, or fertile farmland |
| 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 |
| Surplus | An extra supply of something |
| 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 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 |
| 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 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 |