Fine, fertile soil carried and deposited by rivers, especially the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.

A system of bringing water to crops so they can grow.

More of something than is needed, especially extra food or goods.

A city and the surrounding land that acts as its own independent country.

The belief in and worship of many gods.

A large, stepped temple built by ancient Mesopotamians.

One of the earliest forms of writing, developed by the Sumerians using wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets.

A person whose job was to write and keep records.

A long poem or story about a hero and their adventures, often involving gods or important events.

A group of countries or territories ruled by one leader or government.

Money, goods, or services paid by one group or country to another, often to show loyalty or avoid conflict.

A smaller region or territory that is part of a larger country or empire.

A group of travelers, often merchants, traveling together for safety, usually across deserts or long trade routes.

A person who studies stars, planets, and other objects in space.

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Chapter 4 Vocab

Chapter 4 Vocab Practice :D

Question	Answer
Slit	Fine, fertile soil carried and deposited by rivers, especially the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
Irrigation	A system of bringing water to crops so they can grow.
Surplus	More of something than is needed, especially extra food or goods.
City-state	A city and the surrounding land that acts as its own independent country.
Polytheism	The belief in and worship of many gods.
Ziggurat	A large, stepped temple built by ancient Mesopotamians.
Cuneiform	One of the earliest forms of writing, developed by the Sumerians using wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets.
Scribe	A person whose job was to write and keep records.
Epic	A long poem or story about a hero and their adventures, often involving gods or important events.
Empire	A group of countries or territories ruled by one leader or government.
Tribute	Money, goods, or services paid by one group or country to another, often to show loyalty or avoid conflict.
Province	A smaller region or territory that is part of a larger country or empire.
Caravan	A group of travelers, often merchants, traveling together for safety, usually across deserts or long trade routes.
Astronomer	A person who studies stars, planets, and other objects in space.

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