Mesopotamia Flashcards

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Civilization

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A culture that has a developed system of government religion and learning.

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Fertile Crescent

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a fertile region in Asia that includes the region of Mesopotamia

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Mesopotamia

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

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Silt

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light soil in rivers that is moisture retentive soil type with a high fertility rating.

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Irrigation

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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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City State

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an independent, self governing city and the lands/villages around it.

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Polytheism

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to believe in many gods and goddesses.

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Sargon

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c. 2300 B.C. united Sumer creating the 1st Empire.
He became the 1st emperor & expanded his empire north.

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Code of Law

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a written set of laws that apply to everyone under a government.

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Hammurabi

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King of the Babylonian empire; creator of the Code of Hammurabi.

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Economy

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the way people manage ​money and resources for the ​production of goods and services.

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Social Structure

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Divisions within a society and culture.

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Cuneiform

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(wedge-shaped)- first form of writing EVER!

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Scribe

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writers or record keepers

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