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vocab words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| silt | A fine-grained sedimentary consisting of rock and mineral particles that are larger than clay but smaller than sand. |
| irrigation | the artificial application of water to land or soil to help grow crops, maintain lawns, and support plants when natural rainfall is not enough. |
| surplus | A surplus is an amount or quantity of something that is left over after all needs, requirements, or uses have been met. |
| city-state | A city-state is an independent, sovereign country made up of a single city and the land around it. |
| polytheism | Polytheism is the belief in or worship of more than one god or deity. |
| Ziggurat | a massive, stepped, pyramid-like tower built in ancient Mesopotamia and Iran between roughly 2200 and 500 BCE. |
| cuneform | Cuneiform is an ancient logo-syllabic writing system characterized by its distinctive wedge-shaped marks, named after the Latin word cuneus, meaning "wedge". |
| Scribe | Scribes are professional copyists, historical record-keepers, or scholars of religious law. |
| epic | An epic traditionally means a long narrative poem or grand artistic work about a hero's legendary deeds, but today it is commonly used as an adjective for anything exceptionally impressive, massive, or awesome. |
| empire | An empire is a large political unit or territory where a single supreme authority—such as an emperor, a central government, or an oligarchy—rules over diverse peoples and distinct regions. |
| tribute | A tribute is an action, statement, or gift that shows respect, admiration, or gratitude toward someone. |
| province | A province is an administrative or political division within a country, similar to a state or a region |
| caravan | A caravan is a group of travelers moving together for safety or a towed vehicle equipped for living and sleeping. |
| astronomer | An astronomer is a scientist who studies the universe and everything outside Earth's atmosphere, including planets, stars, galaxies, and black holes. |