Unit 3 Mesopotamia Flashcards
1
Q
A fertile region in Asia that includes the region of Mesopotamia
A
Fertile Crescent
2
Q
The region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers; birthplace of the Sumerian and babylonian civilizations.
A
Mesopotamia
3
Q
Light soil in rivers that is moisture retentive soil type with a high fertility rating.
A
Silt
4
Q
A legacy that consists of canals, artificial lakes and gates. It allowed farmers to expand their fields and bring water to their crops.
A
Irrigation
5
Q
An independent, self governing city and the lands/villages around it.
A
City State
6
Q
To believe in many gods and goddesses.
A
Polytheism
7
Q
A religious temple in Mesopotamia
A
Ziggurat
