The Sumerians vocabulary Flashcards
Silt
Small particles of fertile soil
Irrigation
A way to supply dry land with water through ditches, pipes, and streams
Surplus
An amount that is left over after a need has been met
City state
An independent nation made up of a city and the land around it
Polytheism
A belief in more than one god
Ziggurat
A pyramid shaped tower with a temple at the top
Cuneiform
A Sumerian handwriting system that used wedge shaped marks made in soft clay
Scribe
A person who copies or writes out documents; often a record keeper
Epic
A long poem that tells the story of a hero
Empire
A group of many different lands under one ruler
Tribute
A payment made to a ruler or state as a sign of surrender
Province
A district within a larger country or empire
Caravan
A group of merchants traveling together for safety, usually with a large number of camels
Astronomer
A person who studies stars, planets, and the moon
