Mesopotamia Flashcards
A culture that has developed system of government, religion and learning.
Civilization
A fertile region in Asia that includes the region of Mesopotamia.
Fertile Crescent
Light soil in rivers that is moisture retentive soil type with a high fertile rating
Slit
a legacy that consists of canals, artificial lakes and gates. It allowed farmers to expand their fields and bring water to their crops.
Irrigation
an independent, self governing city and the lands/villages around it.
City State
to believe in many gods and goddesses.
Polytheism
2300 B.C. united Sumer creating the 1st Empire.
He became the 1st emperor & expanded his empire north.
Sargon
a written set of laws that apply to everyone under a government.
Code of Law
the way people manage money and resources for the production of goods and services.
Economy
(wedge-shaped)- first form of writing EVER
Cuneiform
writers or record keepers
Scribe