Mesopotamia Flashcards
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A culture that has a developed system of government, religion, and learning.
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Civilization
2
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A fertile region in Asia that includes the region of Mesopotamia
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Fertile Crescent
3
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The region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers; birthplace of the Sumerian and Babylonian civilization
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Mesopotamia
4
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light soil in river that is moisture retentive soil type with a high fertility rating .
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Silt
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
6
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an independent self governing city and the lands villages around it
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City State
7
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to believe in many gods and goddesses
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polytheism
8
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a religious temple in Mesopotamia
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Ziggurat
