Babylon
Neo-Babylonian
Assyrian
Akkadian
Fun Facts of the empires
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What is a Ziggurat?
A temple that looked like a pyramid that the king maintained.
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Who ruled after the Assyrian empire?
the Neo-Babylonian
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What are the Assyrians known for?
Their fierce military
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Who was the most well known king ?
King Sargon
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What is a stele?
A clay tablet that was carved to make pictures.
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From what time did the Babylonians live?
1900-1100 B.C.
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What did they create to tell time?
sun dial
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What was the Assyrian alphabet called?
Cuniform
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What was the main religion?
The Sumerian religion
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What was king's Sargon grandson
Naram-sin
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Where was the city of Babylon located?
The banks of the Euphrates river.
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Who was the ruthless military leader and ruled over the Neo-Babylonians?
King Nebuchadrezzer 2
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What was the population of the Assyrians
around 750,000
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When did Sargon's rule end?
2300 BC
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What is a Lyre?
A large wooden instrument with a bulls head and outlined with gold.
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Around how many people lived in Babylon?
200,000 people
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What subjects were they skilled in?
Astronomy, Math, and Art
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How many religions did they have?
5 religions
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Who was King Sargon's grandson?
Naram-Sin
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Who is king Hammurabi
A king with a eye to an eye code of law
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How tall were the hanging gardens?
75 Ft. in the air
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Who Defeated the Neo-Babylonians?
The Persians
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What type of warfare did the Assyrians create?
Siege warfare
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How many years did Naram-Sin rule?
56 years
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What type of government did Mesopotamia have?
Polytheism
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