Unit 3-Mesopotamia Flashcards
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Civilization
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A culture that ha sa 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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Irrigation
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[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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silt
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light soil in rivers that is moisture retentive soil type with a high fertility rating.
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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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