Grade 1 - Early world Civilizations

Early World Civilizations: Supplemental Guide 3 | The Religion of Babylon 53

 Prior to listening to “The Religion of Babylon,” identify orally

what they know and have learned about Mesopotamia

 Share writing with others

Core Vocabulary

gods/goddesses, n. Powerful unseen rulers, both male and female, that

people living in ancient times believed controlled what happened in the

world

Example: The people thanked the gods and goddesses for providing

good weather.

Variation(s): god, goddess

priests, n. Religious leaders

Example: The priests left food for the gods, hoping they would protect

the soldiers in battle.

Variation(s): priest

religion, n. The belief in and worship of a superhuman, controlling power,

such as a personal God or gods

Example: Some holidays, such as Hanukkah and Easter, are connected

to a religion.

Variation(s): religions

temples, n. Buildings created for worship and practicing religious beliefs

Example: Ancient temples were often beautiful buildings crowned in

gold.

Variation(s): temple

ziggurat, n. A tall, pyramid-shaped structure with a temple at the top

Example: The priest cared for the sun god’s statue at the top of the

ziggurat.

Variation(s): ziggurats