Mesopotamia Part 2

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Scribe

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A person in ancient times whose job was to read, write, and keep records for others.

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Epic

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A long story, often a poem, that tells about the adventures of heroes or important events.

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Empire

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A large group of lands and people ruled by one leader or government.

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Tribute

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A payment or gift given by one group of people to another, often to show respect or to avoid conflict.

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Province

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A region or area of land that is part of a larger empire or country and is ruled by local officials.

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Civilization

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A society with cities, government, writing, and different jobs that people do to support the community.

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Social Structure

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The way people in a society are organized into levels or groups, usually based on jobs, power, or wealth.

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Economy

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The way people in a community use resources, trade, and produce goods and services.

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Isthmus

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A narrow strip of land that connects two larger areas of land and has water on both sides.

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Maize

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Another word for corn, which was a major food crop in the Americas.