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Chapter 4 Vocab
These are the terms and definitions of the vocab in chapter 4.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Silt | Fine particles of fertile soil. |
| Irrigation | A system that supplies dry land with water through ditches, pipes, or streams. |
| Surplus | An amount that is left over after a need has been met. |
| City-state | A city that governs itself and its surrounding territory. |
| Polytheism | A belief in more than one god. |
| Ziggurat | A pyramid-shaped structure with a temple at the top. |
| Cuneiform | A system of writing developed by the Sumerians that used wedge-shaped marks made in soft clay. |
| Scribe | A person who copies or writes out documents; often a record keeper. |
| Epic | A long poem that records the deeds of a legendary or real hero |
| Empire | A large territory or group of many territories governed by one ruler. |
| Tribute | A payment made to a ruler or state as a sign of surrender. |
| Province | A territory governed as a political district of a country or empire. |
| Caravan | A group of merchants traveling together for safety, usually with a large number of camels. |
| Astronomer | A person who studies planets and stars. |