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Silt a fine, dust-like sediment of rock and mineral particles that is larger than clay but smaller than sand.
Irrigation the artificial application of water to land, crops, or plants to help them grow when natural rainfall is not enough.
Surplus an amount or quantity of something that is left over after all needs, requirements, or uses have been met.
City-state an independent country that consists of a single city and its surrounding territory.
Polytheism the belief in or worship of more than one god or deity.
Ziggurat a massive, stepped pyramid structure featuring successively receding levels with a shrine or temple at the top.
Cuneiform an ancient logo-syllabic writing system characterized by its distinctive wedge-shaped marks.
Scribe a person who writes or copies documents by hand, or a tool and action used to scratch a line onto a surface.
Epic a long, grand narrative poem about the heroic deeds and adventures of a legendary or historical figure.
Empire a large group of territories, nations, or peoples ruled by a single central authority, supreme ruler, or powerful government.
Tribute an action, statement, or gift that shows respect, admiration, or gratitude toward someone.
Province an administrative or political division within a country, similar to a state or a region.
Caravan a group of travelers moving together for safety or a towed vehicle equipped for living and sleeping.
Astronomer a scientist who studies the universe and everything outside Earth's atmosphere.
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