Mesopotamia Vocab Flashcard 1

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A civilization is...

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an advanced state of human society

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A dynasty is...

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When one family rules a kingdom or empire for a period, passing down reign to the next generation.

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A group of states or countries under the same rule is...

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Empire

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Irrigation is...

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Watering crops through man-made efforts like ditches and canals.

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A scribe is a person trained in writing cuneiform script.

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person trained in writing cuneiform script

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A city-state is...

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independently governed region centered around a powerful city.

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An aqueduct is...

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A man-made channel for transporting water.

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A nomad is

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a person who moves from place to place

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A lyre is a...

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stringed instrument shaped like a small harp.

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Mina is...

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A unit of weight equal to 60 shekels or ~1.25 lbs.