Mesopotamia Flashcards

unit 3

1
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a culture that has developed system of government religion and learning

A

CIVILIZATION

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2
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a fertile region in Asia that includes the region of Mesopotamia

A

Fertile Crescent

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3
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The region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers; birthplace of the Sumerian and babylonian civilizations.

A

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.

A

Silt

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5
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an independent, self governing city and the lands/villages around it.

A

City State

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6
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to believe in many gods and goddesses.

A

Polytheism

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7
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a written set of laws that apply to everyone under a government.

A

Code of Law

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8
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the way people manage ​money and resources for the ​production of goods and services.

A

Economy

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9
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divisions within a society and culture.

A

Social Structure

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10
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writers or record keepers

A

scribe

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11
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(wedge-shaped)- first form of writing EVER!

A

cuneiform

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