Ancient Civilizations Vocabulary

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The use of tools and other inventions for practical purposes

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technology

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A characteristic of civilization that includes the beliefs and behaviors of a society or group of people.

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culture

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One who moves from place to place with no permanent home.

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Nomad

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A means of supplying land with water.

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Irrigation

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A period of great happiness, prosperity and achievement.

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Golden Age

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Writing that uses wedge-shaped characters.

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Cuneiform

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The average weather conditions at a particular place.

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Climate

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The business of buying and selling or exchanging items.

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Trade

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A strong metal alloy made from copper.

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Bronze

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An existence after death.

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Afterlife