Unit 3: 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 is Asia that includes the region of Mesopotamia
3
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Mesopotamia
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The region between the Tigris and Euphrates river; 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 independant, 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
8
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Ziggurat
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a religious temple in Mesopotamia
