Cradles Of Civilization Flashcards
1
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Fertile
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Good for growing crops. Easy to grow.
2
Q
Delta
A
Many rivers splitting off from one main river; fan shape.
3
Q
Irrigation
A
Saving then spreading water
4
Q
Silt
A
A fine mud. Perfect fo farming.
5
Q
Papyrus
A
A tough water plant. Makes paper and rope.
6
Q
Topography
A
The shape and elevation of surface features.
7
Q
Vegetation
A
Plant life
8
Q
Plateau
A
An elevated piece of flat land
9
Q
Ghat
A
Mountain ranges
10
Q
Code
A
An organized set of laws
11
Q
Justice
A
The idea of being fair especially in law.
12
Q
Polytheism
A
The belief in many gods.
13
Q
Peninsula
A
A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides.
14
Q
Geographical Feature
A
Something that is physically on earth. Either land or water.
