Social Studies Vocabulary

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  1. 3. One of the earliest forms of writing developed by mankind.
  2. 4. Religious leaders who often hold a high position on social hierarchy.
  3. 5. Believed to be the world's oldest story that dates back to at least 2100 BCE. The story is known to have influenced many Bible stories.
  4. 7. A powerful group of central Mesopotamia from about 2350 BCE to 2050 BCE highlighted by the rise of Sargon the Great.
  5. 9. Famous gardens built by King Nebuchadnezzar to honor his queen. Considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, though their existence has never been proven.
  6. 10. The most famous city-state in Mesopotamia.
  7. 11. Thought to be the first civilization in human history, dating back to 3500 BCE, this southern Mesopotamian group developed many things later groups advanced.
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  1. 1. A society or family that is based around the males.
  2. 2. The world's oldest complete Code of Law. Created around 1800 BCE in Babylon, the laws listed crime and punishments.
  3. 6. The most well known Mesopotamian group rose to power around 1800 BCE and dominated the region until the Persians took over in 529 BCE.
  4. 8. The belief in multiple gods or goddesses in religion.