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Chapter 4-2 vocab

WordDefinition
Silt Very small sediment.
Irrigation When people non rain water into a field of crops.
Surplus When you have a lot of one thing.
City-State A country that consists of one city.
Polytheism The belief in one or worship of more than one god or deity.
Ziggurat A massive stepped pyramid structure built in Ancient Mesopotamia.
Cuneiform The oldest known writing system.
Scribe A writer that is professional in cuneiform.
Epic A long poetic narrative that praises the heroic deeds of legendary or historical kings.
Empire A large political state where a single dominant government or ruler.
Tribute Refers to a compulsory payment of wealth, goods, or labor made by a subordinate kingdom, city-state, or conquered territory to a dominant ruling power.
Province A distinct territorial and administrative district created by a larger empire.
Caravan An organized group of merchants, travelers, and pack animals journeying together across dangerous desert trails and arid regions for mutual protection and trade.
Astronomer An ancient Mesopotamian astronomer was called a tupšar Enūma Anu Enlil, meaning a "scribe of the Enūma Anu Enlil".
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