| A | B |
|---|
| conquer | To take over. |
| emperor | The ruler of an empire. |
| civilization | A complex society. |
| cuneiform | This is a Sumerian system of writing, in which wedge shaped symbols were used. |
| class system | A system in which society is divided into different social groups. |
| fertile | Rich in resources and nutrients. |
| hunter-gatherer | This person traveled to find food by hunting, fishing, and gathering wild grains, fruits, and nuts. |
| irrigation | This is the process of bringing water to dry areas. |
| scribe | This person’s job was to write and keep records. |
| ziggurat | A huge mudbrick temple built by the Sumerians. |
| technology | The use of tools and skills to make a product or achieve a goal. |
| city-state | A city or village and its surrounding farmlands with its owners leaders and government. |
| monarchy | The system of government where a king or queen rules. |
| merchant | A person who buys and sells goods for a living. |
| social class | A group that has a particular amount of power in society. |
