Mesopotamia Flashcards
Unit 3
1
Q
A fertile region in Asia that includes the religion of Mesopotamia
A
Fertile Crescent
2
Q
The religion between the Tigris and Euphrates river; birthplace of the Sumerian and babylonian civilization
A
Mesopotamia
3
Q
light soil in rivers that is moisture retentive soil type with a high fertility rating.
A
Silt
4
Q
a legacy that consists of canals, artificial lakes and gates. It allowed farmers to expand their fields and bring water to their crops
A
Irrigation
5
Q
an independent, self governing city and the lands/villages around it.
A
City State
6
Q
to believe in many gods and goddesses.
A
Polytheism
7
Q
a religious temple in Mesopotamia
A
Ziggurat
