Mesopotamia Flashcards
Civilization
A culture that has a developed system of government, religion, and learning
Fertile Crescent
a fertile region in Asia that includes the region of Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia
the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers; birthplace of the Sumerian and Babylonian civilizations
Silt
light soil in rivers that is moisture retentive soil type with high fertility rating
Irrigation
a legacy that consists of canals, artificial lakes and gates. It allows farmers to expand their fields and bring water to their crops.
City State
an independent, self governing city and the lands/villages around it
Polytheism
to believe in many gods and goddesses
Ziggurat
a religious temple in Mesopotamia
Sargon
c. 2300 B.C. united Sumer creating the 1st empire. He became the 1st emperor & expanded his empire north
Code of law
a written set of laws that apply to everyone under a government
Hammurabi
King of the Babylonian empire; creator of the Code of Hammurabi
Economy
the way people manage money and resources for the production of goods and services.
Social Structure
divisions within a society and culture
Cuneiform
(wedge-shaped)- first form of writing EVER!
Scribe
writers or record keepers
