Ancient Mesopotamia Vocab Flashcards

1
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belief that gods/spirits are embedded in nature, and that they control nature

A

Animism

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2
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audience hall in Persian palace

A

Apadana

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3
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believed to have the power to ward off danger, evil, or bad luck

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Apotropaic

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4
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a pathway through or up a building that is not straight or direct, or bad luck

A

bent-axis

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5
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a support of stone or brick built against a wall

A

buttress

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6
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fortress protecting a town

A

citadel

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7
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wedge-shaped system of writing created by Summarians

A

cuneiform

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