Across
- 3. (noun)The science and technology of moving and controlling fluids, especially water, often used in ancient times for irrigation and other purposes.
- 7. (noun)The beliefs, customs, arts, and way of life of a group of people.
- 8. (noun)An independent city and its surrounding territory that functions as a separate political unit, often found in ancient civilizations.
- 10. (noun) _____ structure is the organization of people in a society into different social levels based on wealth, job, or family background.
- 11. (noun) An ____ society’s economy is based on producing and maintaining crops and farmland.
- 12. (noun)A person who writes or keeps records, especially in ancient times before printing was invented.
- 14. (noun)Fertile soil deposited by rivers, often found in floodplains and good for growing crops.
- 15. (noun)The exchange of goods and services between people or countries.
Down
- 1. (noun)The artificial application of water to land to help grow crops, usually by means of channels or pipes.
- 2. (noun) Flat land near a river that is likely to flood and often has rich soil for farming.
- 4. (noun) The process of taming wild plants or animals for human use, such as farming or companionship.
- 5. (noun)Fine soil or particles carried by water and deposited on land, often making the land more fertile.
- 6. (noun)The practice of farming, including growing crops and raising animals for food, clothing, and other products.
- 9. (noun) The point on the Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake starts, but in historical contexts, may refer to the central point of activity.
- 13. (noun) An ancient system of writing developed by the Sumerians of Mesopotamia, using wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets.