Vocab
Civilization
A society that has developed forms of religion, learning, and government. A complex
How long did the Akkandians last?
They lasted around 200 years
How long did the Babylonians last?
They last about 300 years.
How long did the Assyrian empire last?
They lasted around 300 years.
How long did Neo-Babylonians last?
They lasted roughly 85 years.
Mesopotamia
Land between two rivers
Sargon collected ________ from the people to build up the capital city of Akkad
Tributes
Capital of Babylonian Empire
Babylon
What was the purpose of aqueducts in the Assyrian Empire?
Bonus: What was the name of the Assyrian capital?
To bring fresh water from the mountains to the capital
Bonus: Nineveh
Describe the Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Planted on rooftops so leaves hung over walls, Watering system kept gardens green, one of the Wonders of the Ancient World
City-State
An area in Mesopotamia that had its own government. Each had its own kings and rules that would control the city and the farmland around it.
What was Sargon best known for
Creating the worlds first empire
How many laws are in Hammurabi's Code?
282
What was the Assyrian military and political strategy?
Perfected the use of horses and iron weapons in battle, military might and cruelty, siege warfare, battering rams, siege towers,
What was Nebuchadrezzar (Nebuchadnezzar) best known for
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon rebuilt Babylon better than when Hammurabi ruled
Cuneiform
Writing that used wedged-shaped characters and symbols. Created by Sumerians.
The greatest achievement of the Akkadians
Created 3d sculptures and steles, hereditary rule.
The greatest achievement of the Babylonian Empire
Giving women and slaves some rights, creating differentiating laws based on social class, unifying laws to take order, and his code of laws
The greatest achievement of the Assyrians
They created the first library with 30,000 books including the Epic of Gilgamesh, utilized military strategies to expand territory
The greatest technological achievement of the Neo-Babylonians
Sun dial, 60 mins=1 hour, 60 secs=1 min, 7 day weeks, 24 hour days
Irrigation
A system to supply dry land with water. Helps to grow crops.
Fall of the Akkadian Empire
The empire was too large to control, had weak leadership, and was conquered by the Armorites.
Fall of the Babylonians
Weak rulers couldn't keep out invaders, Conquered by the Assyrians well-trained army using siege warfare.
Fall of the Assyrian Empire
Empire was too large to control, not able to defend the borders
Fall of the Neo-Babylonians
Weak rulers couldn't keep out invaders, Persian conquered led by Cyrus the Great