Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
social studies
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Silt | a fine-grained sediment made of tiny particles of rock and mineral |
| irrigation | the artificial process of supplying water to land or crops to help them grow when there isn't enough natural rainfall. |
| surplus | more of something than you need or can use, usually referring to extra food or supplies. |
| city_state | a small, independent country made up of a single city and the farm land or villages around it. |
| polytheism | the religious belief in and worship of multiple gods and goddesses. |
| ziggurat | a massive, stepped, pyramid-shaped temple tower built in ancient Mesopotamia. |
| cuneiform | the oldest known system of writing |
| scribe | a professional writer or record-keeper in an ancient civilization who knew how to read and write |
| epic | long narrative poem or story that tells the grand adventures of a legendary hero. |
| empire | a large political unit or group of nations ruled by a single supreme authority, usually an emperor or empress. |
| tribute | a payment of money, goods, or services made by a weaker country or group to a stronger, dominant power as a sign of submission or in exchange for peace and protection. |
| province | a main political or administrative division inside a country, much like a state. |
| caravan | a group of merchants, pilgrims, or travelers journeying together across deserts or hostile regions for safety. |
| astronamer | a scientist who studies stars, planets, galaxies, and everything el |
Created by:
grahamXDD