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World-His. Meso

Unit 1 Mesopotamia

TermDefinition
Fertile Crescent arc of rich farmland in Southwest Asia between the Persian Gulf and Mediterranean Sea
Mesopotamia the land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
City-State a political unit much like an independent country
Sumer an area found in Mesopotamia that is believed to be where one of the first civilizations began
Cuneiform wedge-shaped writing developed in Sumer
Cultural Diffusion new ideas spreading from one culture to another
Polytheism belief in many Gods
Empire a large political unit that controls many people and territories
Hammurabi Babylonian ruler famous for his code of laws
Monotheism belief in only one God
Theocracy a government in which a ruler is seen as a divine figure
Ur a city that is located in Mesopotamia, Its ruins are still standing today
Ziggurat pyramid-shaped monuments; part of a temple in Sumer
Civilization Characteristics They are cities, government, religion, specialized labor/social structure, and writing and art. There are 5.
Cuneiform wedge-shaped writing developed in Sumer, Thought to be the first writing system
“Carriers of Civilization” Mesopotamia - Thought to be the mother of all civilization. Credited for being the first civilization.
Tigris River one of the rivers that surrounded the fertile crescent where the Mesopotamians lived
Euphrates River one of the rivers that surrounded the fertile crescent where the Mesopotamians lived
Silt a mixture of rich soil and tiny rocks that was brought to Mesopotamia by the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Ideal for farming.
Sumerian Technology cuneiform (the first writing system), advancement in arthritics & geometry, seals, wheels, and plows.
“Eye for an Eye” this was one of Hammurabi's codes of law. He is famous for his harsh laws and it made it clear that the gov. has responsibility for taking care of its people.
colonies/port cities Ur and Giza
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