Mesopotamia Obj. 1

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6th grade World History Flashcards on Mesopotamia Obj. 1 , created by Niall Mccarthy on 09/09/2019.
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Tigris and Euphrates Rivers The two rivers that Mesopotamian's settled between, which provided farmers with water
Silt Small particles of dirt left after flooding, which made soil good for farming
Irrigation A method for watering crops, which involves digging canals that let water flow from a water source to farming fields
Surplus Having more of something than is needed
Cuneiform A system of writing created by the Sumerians, which involved pressing symbols into clay
Civilization The stage of human social and cultural development that is considered most advanced
Empire A large territory or group of many territories governed by one ruler
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