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4 - Ancient Near East
Chapter 4 Terms
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12th Grade
12/19/2006

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Ziggurat
Definition
"Raised High" - sacred space of mountainous height with a bent-axis approach
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(4 - near east)
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Cuneiform
Definition
Sumerian wedge-writing
(4 - near east)
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City-State
Definition
Independent governing entities
(4 - near east)
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Dynasty
Definition
Ruling Family
(4 - near east)
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Lapis Lazuli
Definition
Blue stone, used for jewelry and pigment
(4 - near east)
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Obsidian
Definition
Volcanic glass, which could be sharpened to cut things
(4 - near east)
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Heirarchy
Definition
Organized by importance
(4 - near east)
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Intaglio Printing
Definition
seal rolled against soft surface, yielding a printed pattern (cylinder seal)
(4 - near east)
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votive
Definition
image or statuette for spiritual connection, offering to a god
(4 - near east)
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citadel
Definition
fortress, protected area
(4 - near east)
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lamassu
Definition
guardian protector, lion with a man's head
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(4 - near east)
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arch
Definition
originated in Near East
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