Vocabulary: Ancient Civilizations Terms

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Fill in the blank: __________ is a society of people with an advanced level of organization and development in areas such as art, science, and government.

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Civilization

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Fill in the blank: __________ is a group of people who come together for a specific purpose.

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Society

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Fill in the blank: __________ is the set of beliefs, behaviors, and traits shared by a group of people.

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Culture

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Fill in the blank: __________ is a city that is independent and has its own government.

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City-State

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Fill in the blank: __________ is a writing system developed by the Sumerians that used wedge-shaped marks.

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Cuneiform

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Fill in the blank: __________ is a group of many different lands under one ruler.

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Empire

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Fill in the blank: __________ is a society dominated by men.

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Patriarchy

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Fill in the blank: __________ is a belief in more than one god.

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Polytheism

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Fill in the blank: ________ is a belief in one god.

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Monotheism

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Fill in the blank: ________ is an official record keeper.

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Scribes