Unit 3: Mesopotamia Flashcards

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A culture that has a developed system of government, religion and learning.

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Civilization

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2
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A fertile region is Asia that includes the region of Mesopotamia

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Fertile crescent

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3
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The region between the Tigris and Euphrates river; birthplace of the Sumerian and Babylonian civilizations

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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

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Silt

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5
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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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6
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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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7
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Polytheism

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to believe in many gods and goddesses

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8
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Ziggurat

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a religious temple in Mesopotamia

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9
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Sargon

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C. 2300 B.C united Sumer creating the first Empire. He became the first emperor and expanded his empire north

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10
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Code of law

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

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11
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Economy

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

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12
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Social structure

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divisions within a society and culture

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13
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Cuneiform

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(Wedge-shaped)- first form of writing EVER!

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14
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Scribe

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Writers or record keepers

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