Mesopotamia Vocabulary

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What is a deity?

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A god or goddess.

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What term describes a society in which men dominate and govern?

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Patriarchy.

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What is an alluvial plain?

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A large level area of land made up of sediment left by flooding streams or rivers.

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What is cuneiform?

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A Sumerian system of writing.

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What is a monarchy?

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A government ruled or headed by a king or queen.

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What is the significance of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in Mesopotamia?

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They provided water for agriculture and were crucial for the development of early civilizations.

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What is the role of ziggurats in Mesopotamian society?

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Ziggurats served as religious temples and were central to worship and community life.

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What does the term 'city-state' refer to in the context of Mesopotamia?

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A city-state is an independent city that governs itself and its surrounding territory.

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What is the importance of trade in Mesopotamian civilization?

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Trade facilitated cultural exchange, economic growth, and the spread of ideas and technologies.

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What is the concept of polytheism?

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The belief in or worship of multiple gods.