| A | B |
|---|
| barter | economic activity in which goods are exchanged for other goods |
| ziggurat | a rectangular stepped tower topped by a temple in ancient Mesopotamia |
| cunneiform | wedge-shaped writing developed by the Sumerians |
| polytheism | a religion that involves worshipping many gods |
| scribe | a person who made their living by writing or keeping written records |
| theocracy | a political entity that is governed by the doctrines of a religion |
| tribute | taxes collected by rulers |
| epic | a lengthy poem about the legendary exploits of a hero |
| levee | an embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river |
