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Chapter_4_Vocab
Practice
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Silt | Fine particles of fertile soil and rock deposited by rivers after flooding, which made the land excellent for farming. |
| Irrigation | A system of supplying water to crops using artificial methods like canals, ditches, and dams. |
| Surplus | An amount of something left over after requirements have been met; having an extra supply of food allowed civilizations to grow. |
| City-state | An independent, self-governing state that consists of a single city and its surrounding territory. |
| Polytheism | The belief in or worship of more than one god. |
| Ziggurat | A massive, pyramid-shaped stepped tower built by ancient Mesopotamians, topped with a temple dedicated to a local god. |
| Cuneiform | The world's first system of writing, developed by the Sumerians, using wedge-shaped marks pressed into clay tablets. |
| Scribe | A professional writer or record-keeper whose job was to copy documents, keep official records, and write letters. |
| Epic | A long narrative poem or story that tells the grand deeds of a legendary hero. |
| Empire | A large political unit or group of nations and territories ruled by a single supreme authority or emperor. |
| Tribute | Forced payments or gifts made by a conquered people to a more powerful ruler or empire as a sign of submission. |
| Province | A political district or administrative division within a larger country or empire. |
| Caravan | A group of merchants, travelers, or traders traveling together across a desert or hostile territory for safety. |
| Astronomer | A scientist who studies stars, planets, and other celestial bodies in space. |
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