Mr. O'Hayer's Homework 10

3. – A system of writing used in ancient Mesopotamia, characterized by wedge-shaped marks made on clay tablets.
4. – A collection of myths, or traditional stories, that explain the beliefs or origins of a culture, often involving gods and heroes.
6. – An upright stone slab or pillar bearing inscriptions or carvings, often used as a monument.
8. – A man-made waterway used for transportation or irrigation.
9. – A massive stepped structure built in ancient Mesopotamia, often serving as a temple.
10. – An advantage or positive outcome gained from something.
11. – Believable or trustworthy.
14. – A long narrative poem or story that tells of heroic deeds or significant historical events.
15. – A song of praise, often directed to a deity or religious figure.
16. – A group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government.

1. – A period of one thousand years.
2. – An independent city and its surrounding territory, which forms its own government and functions as a separate political entity.
5. – Written works, such as books, poems, or stories, that have artistic or cultural significance.
7. – A person trained to write and record information, especially in ancient societies.
11. – To defeat and take control of a place or people by use of military force.
12. – A system of government or management where important decisions are made by officials rather than elected representatives.
13. – Related to or coming from a god or deity.