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Mesopotamia.
Question | Answer |
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Cuneiform | the system of writing developed in Sumer |
Empire | many lands governed by one ruler (big army) |
Polytheism | belief in many gods and goddesses |
City-state | a self-governing city with borders, a government and military |
Ziggurat | a pyramid-type building with a temple on top |
Mesopotamia | This word means "land between the rivers" |
The northernmost river in Mesopotamia | Tigris River |
Artisans | Skilled workers who make pottery, cloth, and other products |
Slaves | Prisoners from war and people who can not pay debts |
Scribes | Students trained to write in Mesopotamia |
Priests | High status job in charge for the communication between Gods and humans; wrote religious texts |
Merchants | People who buys goods from farmers and artisans to trade for economic benefits |
The southernmost river in Mesopotamia | Euphrates River |
Tribute | A payment made to a ruler to keep peace |