Chapter 5 Vocab
Across
- 1. The social position of an individual within society. (often determined by factors like wealth, education, and occupation)
- 3. A person who writes or copies documents, often serving as a record-keeper in ancient societies
- 7. A complex society characterized by urban development, social structures, a form of government, and the presence of cultural and technological advancements.
- 8. The application of knowledge for practical purposes, often leading to tools and inventions.
- 9. The beliefs, customs, arts, and practices of a particular society or group.
- 10. A curved structure that spans an opening, often used in architecture to support weight above doorways or bridges.
- 11. A two-wheeled vehicle pulled by a horse or horses
- 12. A stringed musical instrument popular in ancient cultures, resembling a small harp, often used in religious and cultural ceremonies.
Down
- 1. (two words) The organized pattern of relationships and social arrangements that shape a society.
- 2. There are _____ features of a civilization
- 4. A system of writing developed in ancient Mesopotamia, using wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets
- 5. A rectangular stepped tower, often part of a temple complex in ancient Mesopotamia, used for religious purposes.
- 6. A symbol or image used to represent a word or concept, often found in early writing systems as a way to communicate ideas visually.