Social Studies Vocabulary
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- 3. One of the earliest forms of writing developed by mankind.
- 4. Religious leaders who often hold a high position on social hierarchy.
- 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.
- 7. A powerful group of central Mesopotamia from about 2350 BCE to 2050 BCE highlighted by the rise of Sargon the Great.
- 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.
- 10. The most famous city-state in Mesopotamia.
- 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. A society or family that is based around the males.
- 2. The world's oldest complete Code of Law. Created around 1800 BCE in Babylon, the laws listed crime and punishments.
- 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.
- 8. The belief in multiple gods or goddesses in religion.