Week 7 Vocabulary Flashcards

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An area that is mostly countryside with lots of open spaces and few buildings or people, often used for farming.

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Rural

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An area that has a lot of buildings, people, and businesses, like a town or a city.

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Urban

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A city that has its own government and rules over the surrounding area, acting like a small independent country.

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City-state

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A legendary king from ancient Mesopotamia, known for being very strong and the hero of one of the oldest stories ever written.

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Gilgamesh

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An ancient ruler of Mesopotamia who created one of the world’s first empires by conquering many different cities.

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Sargon

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A large group of lands and people ruled by one leader, often a king or emperor.

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Empire

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The belief in many gods, instead of just one.

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Polytheism

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Religious leaders who perform important ceremonies and guide people in their worship.

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Priests

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A system that organizes people into different levels or classes, with some people having more power and wealth than others.

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Social hierarchy