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18 Cards in this Set
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Irrigation |
Process of collecting water and distributing it to crops |
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City state |
Independent political unit that includes a city and the surrounding area |
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Polytheism |
The worship of many gods and goddesses. |
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Theocracy |
Government controlled by religious leaders. |
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Cuneiform |
Early form of writing consisted of wedge shaped markings made with sharp reeds on clay tablets. |
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Pharaohs |
Name for powerful ruler in ancient Egypt |
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Hieroglyphics |
Egyptian system of writing which used pictures for words or sounds. |
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Monotheism |
Belief in one God. |
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Covenant |
Agreement |
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Prophet |
Messenger of God. |
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Caliphs |
Successors to Muhammad that ruled the Muslim community. |
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Terrorism |
The use of violence against civilians to achieve a political goal. |
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Hajj |
To undertake A holy journey as a last pillar of faith |
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Dietary laws |
Both Jews and Muslims follow rules that state which food they can eat and how good should be prepared and handled. |
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Epics |
Tales or poems about Heroes and heroines. |
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Mosques |
Islamic houses of worship |
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Calligraphy |
The art of beautiful writing for decoration. |
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Bazaar |
Local marketplace |
