mesopatainia Flashcards
A culture that has a developed system of government, religion and learning.
civilization
fertile crestent
The region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers; birthplace of the Sumerian and babylonian civilizations.
mesopatainia
light soil in rivers that is moisture retentive soil type with a high fertility rating.
silt
a legacy that consists of canals, artificial lakes and gates. It allowed farmers to expand their fields and bring water to their crops.
irrigation
the belief in many gods and goddesses
polythiesm
city state
a religes temple in mesopotainia
ziggerat
econimy
the way people manage money and resources for the production of goods and services.
social structure
cuneiform
(wedge-shaped)- first form of writing EVER!
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writers or record keepers
