Ancient Mesopotamia

3. a city that is also a separate, independent state
6. a set of symbols that represent the sounds of a language
7. a binding agreement
9. a traditional story
10. the belief in many gods
11. to force someone to live in another country
14. a professional writer
15. the scattering of people who have a common background or beliefs
16. an Israelite leader whom the Torah credits with leading the Israelites from Egypt to Canaan
17. the belief in one god

1. a religious teacher who is regarded as someone who speaks for God or for a god
2. a market selling different kinds of goods
4. a group of travelers journeying together
5. a region in Southwest Asia
8. many territories and peoples controlled by one government
12. the capital of Babylonia
13. a time when there is so little food that many people starve