Ancient Mesopotamia Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 2. The study of stars, planets, and celestial bodies
  2. 3. A pyramid-shaped temple built in ancient Mesopotamia
  3. 6. Payment made to a ruler or government as a sign of respect or submission
  4. 8. A territory within an empire or country
  5. 11. An independent city and its surrounding territory
  6. 14. An ancient Persian religion focused on the battle between good and evil
  7. 15. A set of letters used to write a language
  8. 16. Rich soil left behind by flooding rivers
  9. 18. A period marked by the use of bronze tools and weapons
  10. 19. Something handed down from the past, such as traditions or achievements
  11. 20. A tool used for counting and basic calculations in ancient times
Down
  1. 1. The spread of ideas and customs between cultures
  2. 4. A large territory ruled by a single authority or government
  3. 5. A group of people with similar social or economic status
  4. 7. A method of supplying water to crops using channels or pipes
  5. 9. The earliest known system of writing developed in Mesopotamia
  6. 10. A system for organizing days and tracking time
  7. 12. The belief in many gods
  8. 13. A severe shortage of food causing widespread hunger
  9. 17. Acceptance of different beliefs or practices