Mesopotamia Flashcards
A half moon-shaped region in the Middle East known for its fertile soil and early agricultural civilizations.
Fertile Crescent
The artificial watering of land to assist in the growth of crops.
irrigation
Fine particles of fertile soil deposited by rivers.
silt
An excess amount of something, such as crops or goods.
surplus
A skilled craftsperson who creates objects by hand.
artisan
An independent city that functions as its own state with its own government.
city-state
The belief in or worship of multiple gods.
polytheism
A massive stepped tower, often with a temple at the top, used for religious ceremonies.
ziggurat
Passed down from one’s ancestors or family through genetic inheritance.
hereditary
A system of writing using wedge-shaped symbols, developed in Mesopotamia.
cuneiform
Individuals trained to read and write, often employed to keep records and write documents.
scribes
A long narrative poem that tells the heroic deeds of a legendary figure or group.
epic
A strong metal alloy made from copper and tin, commonly used for tools and weapons.
bronze
A farming tool used to turn over soil for planting crops.
plow
A group of nations or peoples ruled by a single authority, often an emperor or empress.
empire
