| A | B |
| Belief in many gods | polytheism |
| Hebrews believed in one god which is an example of | monotheism |
| Temples in the Fertile Crescent | ziggurats |
| This stood at the top of each Ziggurat | Shrine to Gods |
| Ancient rulers built large palace/ ziggurats so people believed in power of | rulers and gods |
| Rulers were given power by whom? | Gods |
| Hereditary leaders | Inherit power from father to son |
| Civilizations in the Fertile Crescent competed for power of... | land and water |
| Control of rivers, collection of taxes and public work projects lead to... | First Centralized Governments |