Unit 3 Mesopotamia Flashcards
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Civilization
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A culture that has developed system of government, religion and learning
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Fertile Crescent
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A fertile region in Asia that includes the region of Mesopotamia.
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Mesopotamia
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The region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers; 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 independent, 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.
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Ziggurat
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A religious temple in Mesopotamia
