Vocabulary
A society with cities, an organized government, and culture.
Civilization
What did farmers do to control their water supply
Farmers stored water in holes dug underground since there was sometimes a shortage of water, and sometimes there was too much water, which flooded and destroyed the crops
One of the first civilizations in Mesopotamia, known for its cities and writing.
Sumer
What mountains were near Mesopotamia?
The Taurus and Zagros mountains were near Mesopotamia
A big, stepped building used for worship in ancient Mesopotamia.
Ziggurat
What is silt?
Silt is a mixture of rich soil and tiny rocks
Believing in and worshiping many gods and goddesses.
Polytheism
How did civilization grow in Mesopotamia?
Civilization grew by people dividing jobs so they could accomplish more
A system for moving water from one place to another, often for farms or cities.
Aqueduct
What was supplying water in an area called?
Irrigation