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Silt A granular sediment made of tiny rock and mineral particles that are larger than clay but smaller than sand.
Irrigation the artificial application of water to land or crops to assist in plant growth when natural rainfall is not enough.
Surplus an amount of something that is left over or greater than what is needed
City state an independent, sovereign country that consists of a single city and its surrounding local territory
Polytheism the belief in or worship of more than one god
Ziggurat a massive, stepped pyramid-shaped tower built in ancient Mesopotamia
Cuneiform one of the earliest known writing systems, characterized by its distinct wedge-shaped marks
Scribe a person who writes or copies documents by hand
Epic a long, grand story about a hero's great deeds
Empire a large political unit where a single central power or sovereign ruler controls multiple distinct territories, cultures, and groups of people
tribute something you say, do, or give to show admiration, respect, or gratitude to someone
Province an administrative division or region within a country or empire, similar to a state or district
Caravan is either a wheeled vehicle used for living and traveling, or a group of travelers moving together for safety
Astronomer a scientist who studies objects and phenomena in outer space
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