TCI Lesson 6 Ancient Sumer Vocab

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Term: A society marked by developed arts, sciences, government, and social structure.

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civilization

Front

Which term means a craftsperson?

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artisan

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What term refers to the writing that uses wedge-shaped characters?

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cuneiform

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What characteristic of civilization includes the beliefs and behaviors of a society or group of people?

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culture

Front

What term means a person who writes?

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scribe

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Symbol that stands for an object

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pictograph

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Use of tools and other inventions for practical purposes

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technology

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What term refers to the way a civilization is organized?

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social structure

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What term refers to the ancient Mesopotamian temple tower with outside staircases and a shrine on top?

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ziggurat

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What term refers to a person who sells items to make money?

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merchant