g.r.a.p.e.s Flashcards

1
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a culture that has a developed system of government religion and learning.

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civilization

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2
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a fertile region in Asia that includes the region of Mesopotamia

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fertile crescent

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3
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the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers ; birthplace of the sumerian and Babylonian Civilzations

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Mesopotamia

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4
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light soil in rivers that is moisture retentive soil type with a high fertility rating

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silt

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5
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a legacy that consists of canals, artificial lakes and gates. it allowed farmers to expand their fields and bring water to their crops

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irrigation

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6
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an independent self governing city and the lands /villages around it

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city state

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7
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to believe in many gods and godesses

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polytheism

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8
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a religious temple in mespotamia

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ziggurat

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9
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a written set of laws that apply to everyone under a government

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code of law

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10
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king of the babylonian empire; createtor of the code of Hammurabi

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Hammurabi

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11
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the way people manage money and resources for the production of goods and services

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economy

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12
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divisions within a society and culture

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social structure

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13
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(wedge-shaped) - first form of writeing ever

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cuneiform

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14
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writers or record keepers

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scribe

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