Mesopotamia and Egypt Flashcards
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What is a city-state?
A city and its surrounding country side.
What is civilization?
Civilizations are highly developed cultures
What is polytheism?
A polytheism is a belief in more than one god.
What is theocracy?
Theocracy is a form a government in which one individual ruled as both religious leader and king.
What is cuneiform?
Cuneiform is the sumerian writing system using wedged shaped symbols pressed into clay tablets.
What is an empire?
An empire is a group of lands under one ruler.
What is a delta?
A delta is an area formed from soil deposit located at the mouth of a river.
What is a pharaoh?
A pharaoh is a ruler of ancient Egypt.
What is a pyrimid?
A pyramid is a huge stone structure that served as a tomb or monument.
What are hieroglyphics?
Hieroglyphics are a form of writing that uses signs and symbols.
What is papyrus?
Papyrus is Egyptian paper.
