Vocab
Kings & Empires
Geography
Advancements
Random Q's
100
Small particles of fertile soil
Silt
100
The ruler of the 1st empire in the world, the Akkadian Empire
Sargon
100
What geographical location/ feature is A?
The Tigris River
100
This advancement was used for carts and chariots
The wheel
100
What was the main theme for punishment when examining Hammurabi's Code of Laws?
"An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth."
200
A long poem that tells the story of a hero (or legend)
Epic
200
This empire ended the reign of Mesopotamian empires, while allowing the conquered people to keep their distinct culture
The Persian Empire
200
The Euphrates River
200
This advancement was the foundation of all societies that were based around the river & focused on agriculture
Irrigation
200
How was gender a factor in the Mesopotamian society?
It was a patriarchy
300
A large group of territories or kingdoms that are governed by one ruler
Empire
300
Also considered as the Neo-Babylonian Empire, these people are the descendants of the Babylonians during Hammurabi's rule
The Chaldeans
300
The Persian Gulf
300
This advancement, created by the Sumerians, helped to chart the change of seasons, the time the river floods, & time for agricultural practices
The 12-month Calendar
300
Why is the Epic of Gilgamesh important?
It's the world's oldest written epic, dating back to 4000 years ago
400
A set of official rules; a system of principles or rules
Code of Laws
400
This empire was divided into provinces, where the kings would choose officials to govern
The Assyrian Empire
400
The Mediterranean Sea
400
Some of the first sundials that measure time were created by who?
The Chaldeans
400
Which two empires that we learned about took forced payments from the people they conquered (tributes)?
The Assyrians & the Chaldeans
500
The science of extracting and using metals
Metallurgy
500
Which group joined the Chaldean rebellion against the Assyrian Empire?
The Medes
500
The Zagros Mountains
500
This advancement would be a major development for all civilizations, seen with Hammurabi's Code of Laws, the Epic of Gilgamesh, and the library built by the Assyrians
Writing/ Cuneiform
500
Who was the king that built one of the world's first libraries?
Ashurbanipal