Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent civilizations

Mesopotamia

Greek origin meaning, “the space between two rivers”.

Irrigation

Using canals, ditches, pipes and, streams to deliver water to dry land

City-State

An independent city and the farm land surrounding it.

Empire

A nation and the other nations it has conquered.

Cuneiform

an ancient written language that has wedged shape characters. A reed stylus was used to write the letters.

Scribe

A professional writer or record keeper.

Artisan

A skilled craftsman who makes things using their hands.

Manuel Labor

Physical work done by hand, instead of machine or animal.

Polytheism

A religion that believes in many gods

Monotheism

A religion that believes in one god

Ziggurat

Large temples built by the summarians that had ramps, stairs, and several levels.