Vocabulary
Empire
supreme political power over several countries when exercised by one ruler.
Two rivers that run just outside Mesopotamia.
Tigris and Euphrates.
Meaning of Mesopotamia
The land between two rivers.
A epic tale was written about me.
Gilgamesh
It was used to turn the soil.
Plow
Tribute
an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
The desert on the west side of Mesopotamia.
Syrian Desert
Code
A set of official rules; A set of laws and rules.
I wrote the very first laws and I was the leader of Babylon.
Hammurabi
It transports water.
Irrigation systems
Province
a territory governed as a political district of a country or empire.
I am located in the southern part of Mesopotamia, just above the Persian Gulf.
Sumer
Complex
Having many parts, details or ideas.
I ruled the northern part of Mesopotamia know as Akkad.
Sargon
It is used to communicate information.
Cuneiform
Caravan
A group of merchants traveling together for safety, usually with a large number of camels. A group pf traveling merchants and animals.
It is the country next to Mesopotamia.
Asia
Military
of or relating to soldiers, arms, or war. relating to armed forces.
It separates people in groups.
Social pyramid
I carry small amounts of water
Shadoof
Astronomer
A person who studies the planets and stars.
It is the large body of water that borders northern Mesopotamia.
The Mediterranean.
Slingshot
A weapon that catapults an object.
I am trained to write things down.
Scribe
It made it possible to create bowls and jars.
The potters wheel