Mesopotamia Flashcards

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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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a fertile region in Asia that includes the region of Mesopotamia

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Fertile Crescent

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The region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers; birthplace of the Sumerian and babylonian civilizations

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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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