Vocabulary from Early River Valley Civilizations

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms related to early river valley civilizations, highlighting significant concepts and their definitions.

Fertile Crescent

An arc of rich farmland in Southwest Asia where the first civilizations arose.

Mesopotamia

An ancient region located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in present-day Iraq.

City-State

A politically independent city that governs itself and its surrounding territory.

Dynasty

A series of rulers from the same family lineage.

Cultural Diffusion

The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another.

Polytheism

The belief in or worship of multiple gods.

Empire

A large political formation consisting of multiple territories and peoples controlled by a single sovereign authority.

Hammurabi

The sixth king of the first Babylonian dynasty, known for creating one of the earliest written legal codes.