Decline of Babylon
What marked the start of the decline in the Babylonian Empire?
The death of Hammurabi
What region in Mesopotamia is Assyria located in?
Assyria is located in Northern Mesopotamia (Upper Mesopotamia).
Which god did the assyrians dedicate the city of Assur to?
The god of war
When Assyria has a coalition attack on Babylon, who wins the battle?
The Babylonians, under the rule of Hammurabi.
The Neo-Babylonian Empire is the successor to who?
The Neo-Assyrian Empire
Who conquered Babylon in the 1500's B.C.?
The Kassites
How was the origin of the kingdom of Assyria similar to the origin of the kingdom of Babylon?
Both kingdoms arose after the decline of Ancient Sumer.
Why would the Assyrians always return from battle to the city of Assur?
They would return to worship the god of war in the temple of Assur. They would also bring back gifts for the god.
Who were the Assyrians under the influence of when King Ashur-Uballit I became King?
The Mitanni Empire
What did the subjects of Assyria do when Babylon took over their region?
They submitted to the rule of the Babylonians, thinking they were not going to be cruel or mistreat them.
Who attacked and sacked Babylon in 1595 B.C.
The Hittites
Which river is "Assur" located on?
The Tigris River
Name two reasons why there was an advantage to living in Upper Mesopotamia.
- More rainfall
- More fertile soil
- More sustainable agriculture
Who helped the Assyrian kingdom grow into an empire?
King Ashur-Uballit I
What did the Babylonians do to the conquered people of the Assyria, Empire?
The Babylonians deported them to Babylon to develop urban communities.
How were Babylonian culture and traditions able to survive after the Babylonian Empire was conquered?
The Kassites still kept Babylonian culture and traditions. The Kassites also kept the Code of Hammurabi.
Who conquered the city "Assur" and helped Assyria became a stronger kingdom?
Shamshi-Adad I
Name the ruler who ruled the Assyrian kingdom after Shamshi-Adad I. How are the two rulers related?
The next ruler was Ishme-Dagan I. He was Shamshi-Adad I's son.
Name two innovations the Assyrians made to their millitary.
- Iron weapons
- Chariots/horse riding
- Professional soldiers
- Siege warfare
Who is King Nebuchadnezzar II?
He was an influential ruler during the Neo-Babylonian Empire. He helped develop urban communities, conquer land, and organize massive projects.
What year did Hammurabi die?
1750 B.C.
How did Shamshi-Adad manage to keep his control over all the cities he would conquer?
He would install either his sons, or someone who swore and oath to stay loyal to him as rulers in conquered cities.
What was the "Great Conflict" that happened following the rise of the Babylonian kingdom and the decline of the Assyrian kingdom?
Assyria team up with two other kingdoms: Mari and Elamites, to organize a coalition attack on Babylon.
What year did the Assyrian Empire fall?
612 B.C.
What is the Ishtar Gate?
The Ishtar Gate was the grand eighth gateway to the inner city of ancient Babylon, built around 575 BC by King Nebuchadnezzar II.