Akkadian empire
Who assembled a large army?
A great king named Sargon
Who did Hammurabi make the capitol of his empire?
Babylon, the empire was known as Babylonian.
When did the Assyrian expand their empire?
900 B.C.E
What was dug around the outer wall and filled with water?
A moat
Where did the Akkadians migrate from?
Northern Mesopotamia
What is Hammurabi best known for?
his code of laws
What were the Assyrian's greatest achievements?
their new weapons and their war strategies.
What did they use to cross the moat and enter the city?
People used bridges
How long did Sargon rule his empire for?
56 years
What did Hammurabi use his code of laws for?
to unify his empire and preserve order
Why were the Assyrians ruthless?
they forced entire populations to leave their land that they conquered
What did Nebuchadrezzar have built around the city to keep it safe?
An inner wall and an outer wall
What was the Victory Stele created for?
to celebrate a victory by Sargon's grandson
What helped the empires economy?
trade
What did the Assyrians build to honor their kings?
beautiful palaces
With what were the babylonians skilled with?
Mathematics and Astronomy
With what did Sargon build up the city of Agade?
with tributes collected from the people he conquered
If slaves saved enough money, what could they buy?
their own freedom
What were Assyrian artisans known for?
bas-reliefs
Who did Nebuchadrezzar lead out of Syria?
The Egyptians