Ancient Mesopotamia Vocabulary

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Irrigate

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To supply water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels.

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Mesopotamia

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An ancient region located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers

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Polytheism

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The belief in or worship of more than one god.

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Surplus

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to have extra, abundant

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Fertile

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to produce lots of food

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Rule of Law

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The idea that no body is above the law

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Social Class

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how people are grouped in a civilization

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Specialization

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people focusing on one skill or job

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Institution

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A group of people with a common goal

examples: schools, church, government