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S.S Lesson 1 Voc.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fertile Crescent | is a region of the middle east that stretches in a large crescent-shaped. |
| Mesopotamia | ,a wide flat plain, in present-day |
| irrigate | or supply water to, their crops. |
| city-state | is an independent state that includes a city |
| barter | is a trading system in which people exchange goods directly without using money. |
| polytheism | The belief in more |
| distinct | roles within Sumerian society |
| prosper | to be successful or fortunate, especially in financial respects; thrive; flourish. |
| ziggurat | an ancient Mesopotamian temple tower consisting of a lofty pyramidal structure built in successive. |
| cuneiform | "a Mesopotamian script pre-dating cuneiform" |