Mesopotamia Flashcards
What is the meaning of Mesopotamia?
The meaning of Mesopotamia is between two rivers.
What is the Fertile Crescent?
Fertile Crescent is a rich or fertile farmland.
What is silt?
Silt is a mixture of rocks and soil that is very fertile.
What is irrigation?
Irrigation is a way of controlling the water.
What is division of labor?
Division of labor is a system that puts people into jobs.
What is an empire?
An empire is an independent territory that makes a civilization.
What is a social hierarchy?
A social hierarchy is a system that divides people into classes based on the job of your family
What is Cuneiform?
Cuneiform was one of the first writings.
What is a Scribe.
A scribe is someone who writes a on clay tablet to keep records.
What is a ziggurat?
A ziggurat is a pyramid-shaped temple.
