Ancient Civilizations of the Fertile Crescent

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What is the Fertile Crescent?

  • A coastal region with poor soil
  • A region in the Middle East with fertile soil (correct)
  • A mountain range in Europe
  • A desert area known for agriculture

What does Mesopotamia mean?

Land between the rivers

What does it mean to irrigate?

Water

What is a city-state?

<p>Independent state that has its own government</p>
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Polytheism is the belief in more than one god.

<p>True (A)</p>
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What does it mean to barter?

<p>Trade without money</p>
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What is a ziggurat?

<p>A temple that is used to store food and pray to gods</p>
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What is cuneiform?

<p>System of writing they use</p>
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What does ABC stand for?

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Flashcards

Fertile Crescent

A region in the Middle East known for its rich, fertile soil, shaped like a crescent.

Mesopotamia

Land located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.

Irrigate

To supply land or crops with water through artificial means.

City-state

An independent state consisting of a city and its surrounding territory, with its own government.

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Polytheism

The belief in multiple gods.

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Barter

To exchange goods or services without using money.

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Ziggurat

An ancient Mesopotamian temple, often a terraced pyramid, used for religious and storage purposes.

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Cuneiform

A system of writing used in ancient Mesopotamia, characterized by wedge-shaped characters.

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Study Notes

Fertile Crescent

  • A region in the Middle East known for its rich and fertile soil, conducive to agriculture.

Mesopotamia

  • Located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, this area is often referred to as the cradle of civilization due to early developments in writing, urbanization, and governance.

Irrigation

  • A crucial agricultural practice used to supply water to crops, enhancing farming efficiency and supporting larger populations.

City-State

  • A self-governing entity that operates independently, typically consisting of a city and its surrounding territories, with its own political and legal systems.

Polytheism

  • The belief system where individuals worship multiple deities, common in many ancient cultures including those in Mesopotamia.

Barter

  • An economic system where goods and services are exchanged directly for other goods and services without the use of currency, prevalent in early trade systems.

Ziggurat

  • Massive stepped structures built as temples, serving both religious purposes and storage for food and offerings to gods in ancient societies.

Cuneiform

  • One of the earliest known writing systems, developed by the Sumerians, utilizing wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets, facilitating record-keeping and communication.

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