the deliberate planting and growing of crops and raising of animals for the purpose of consumption.

having the authority to perform certain rites and administer certain sacraments.

belief only one god

a city and its surrounding lands functioning as an independent political unit

religious temple, civic center

belief in more than one god

first known written law code.

a seasonal shift in the prevailing wind direction, that usually brings lots of rain.

the way of life and knowledge of a particular group of people, including language, religion, food, social habits, music and arts

the wedge-shaped characters used in the ancient writing systems of Mesopotamia, Persia, and Ugarit

Very fertile land that ran from Mesopotamia to Egypt. It was so fertile due to the rivers overflowing.

king of ancient Egypt - the political, military, and religious leader

a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god

a line of hereditary rulers of a country.