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Supplying land with water through a network of canals
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A scientist who studies the stars and other objects in the sky
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Belief in many gods
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Name of the Sumerian hero that was the main role in the first literary work in the world
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very harsh people who exploited the use of iron weapons to build their Mesopotamian empire, which lasted less than 100 years. they had a very strong military. (IN PLURAL)
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The king Nebuchadnezzar destroyed the temple of Salomon in this city and he took the Hebrews in captivity to Babylon.
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A form of writing developed by the Sumerians using a wedge shaped stylus and clay tablets.
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Name of the king who wrote the first written code/set of laws that all were expected to obey.
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A city with political and economic control over itself and the surrounding countryside. Written all together, without the hyphen.
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One of the rivers that runs along Mesopotamia
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massive pyramidal stepped tower made of mudbricks. It is associated with religion in ancient Mesopotamian cities
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Capital of the Chaldean or Babylonian Empire
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A person who makes money by selling goods
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Ruler of Akkad, he formed the first empire
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One of the rivers that runs along Mesopotamia
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A large territory or a group of territories controlled by one ruler. Sargon created the first one.
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Person who could write and read
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A long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds. It focuses on bravery
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Region of the Sumerians
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Fine particles of fertile soil
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An organized list of laws and rules
