Unit 2: Chapter 1 Vocabulary

Front

small particles of rock, minerals, and soil carried in water

Back

silt

Front

A wall or border built to prevent flooding

Back

levee

Front

the religious belief in many gods

Back

Polytheism

Front

a person whose job is copying written information

Back

scribe

Front

What is a series of rulers who are all from the same family?

Back

Dynasty

Front

What is a payment of money or goods to a ruler from conquered people?

Back

tribute

Front

What is a long, complex tale that tells the stories of a hero's adventures?

Back

epic