Mesopotamia and the fertile crescent

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Mesopotamia

The land between two rivers (Tigris and Euphrates).

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Silt

Fertile soil deposited by floods in Mesopotamia.

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Cuneiform

Early form of writing in Mesopotamia, initially used for receipts and record-keeping, written on clay tablets.

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Wheel

Mesopotamian invention used for transporting crops and people, increasing efficiency.

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Arch

Architectural innovation from Mesopotamia used in bridges, doors, and domes; distributes weight effectively.

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Lunar Calendar

Mesopotamian calendar based on the moon, consisting of 360 days; months were often based on gods.

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Number System (Mesopotamian)

Early system for counting and mathematics developed in Mesopotamia.