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Hist 6 Ch.2 L.1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Silt | Fine soil found in lakes and rivers. It is nutrient-rich and good for growing crops. |
| City-State | A city/territory that governs itself or forms its own state. |
| Polytheism | Believing in many gods. |
| Irrigation | Man-made channels that supply crops with water. |
| Ziggurat | Large, rectangular towers in ancient Mesopotamia that were built to worship gods |
| Surplus | An extra amount after needs have been met. |
| Patriarchy | A society run or dominated by men. |
| Cuneiform | A writing system created by Sumerians that used wedge- shaped marks. |
| Scribe | A record-keeper or a person who writes things down. |
| Epic | A long poem that tells the story of a hero’s brave actions. |