Vocab Flashcard 7

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Polytheism

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Belief in or worship of multiple gods.

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Silt

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Fine sand, clay, or material carried by water and deposited as sediment, especially in channels or harbors.

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Agricultural Revolution

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Transition from hunting and gathering to settled agriculture.

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Division of Labor

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Separation of tasks in a system for specialization.

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Irrigation

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Supply of water to land or crops for growth, typically via channels.

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Urbanization

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The process of making an area more urban.

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Secular

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No religious or spiritual basis.

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Scarcity

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State of being scarce or in short supply.

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Aqueduct

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An artificial channel for conveying water, often as a bridge across a gap.

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Define Civilization

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Society, culture, and way of life of a particular area.