Cengage Meso Flashcard

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What is a social class?

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A social class is an order in society based on power and wealth.

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What was the most important invention of the Sumerians?

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The most important invention of the Sumerians was writing.

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What are ziggurats?

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Ziggurats are pyramid-shaped temples built by the Sumerians as places of worship.

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What is a ritual?

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A ritual is a formal series of acts always performed in the same way, often offered to the gods.

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What is an empire?

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An empire is a group of different lands and people governed by one ruler.

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Who was Sargon?

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Sargon was a ruler who conquered Sumer and other lands to create the world's first empire.

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What is Mesopotamia?

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Mesopotamia is a historical region located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, known as the cradle of civilization.

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What is cuneiform?

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Cuneiform is one of the earliest systems of writing, developed by the Sumerians.

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What role did temples play in Sumerian society?

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Temples were central to Sumerian society, serving as places of worship and centers for rituals.

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What is the significance of temple tax in Sumerian culture?

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Temple tax was a form of tax paid by everyone, used to support the temples and their rituals.