Vocabulary 2.2

We began class today with a discussion about Sumerian city-states. When describing them, there are several different perspectives. Some students chose to write about them from a geographic standpoint, some focused on the physical make-up of the city, and yet others looked at the features that made them city-states. Either way, we all agreed that there are several possible responses.

We also took some time to begin thinking about a new set of vocabulary words:

empire (em pyr) n. many territories and peoples controlled by one government

Babylon (bab uh lahn) n. the capital of Babylonia; a city of great wealth and luxury

caravan (ka ruh van) n. a group of traders traveling together

bazaar (buh zahr) n. a market selling different kinds of goods

battering ram (bat ur ing ram) n. a powerful weapon with a wooden beam mounted on wheels

We will continue talking about these words in class tomorrow, but if you have any questions or comments please comment here.