Mesopotamian Terms 1

Mesopotamian Terms 1

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6th - 8th Grade

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1.

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Silt

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Fine, fertile soil left behind by rivers after flooding; good for farming.

2.

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Irrigation

Back

A system of moving water to crops through canals, ditches, or pipes.

3.

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Levee

Back

A raised bank of earth built along a river to prevent flooding.

4.

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Surplus

Back

Extra food or goods beyond what is needed for survival.

5.

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Front

City-state

Back

An independent city with its own government, laws, and leaders, plus the land around it.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Polytheism

Back

The belief in many gods.

7.

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Ziggurat

Back

A large, pyramid-shaped temple built in Mesopotamia to honor the gods.

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