Rulers
Geography
Religion
Empires
Contributions
100
Ruler of the Akkadians, his son took over after his death
Who is Sargon
100
This arc of rich land contained Mesopotamia
What is the fertile crescent
100
This word means, "believes in many gods."
What is polytheistic
100
First empire, ruled by Sargon
What are the Akkadians
100
The Amorites created this first set of laws, which was very strict and focused on "eye for an eye."
What is Hammurabi's code
200
Ruler of the Chaldeans, rebuilt a temple
Who is Nebuchadnezzar
200
This sea is on the west coast of the Zargpos mountains, and was a central trade route for the Phoenicians
What is the Meditteranean Sea
200
This religious epic poem describes the travels of a mesopotamian king, and outlines moral values for the era
What is the Epic of Gilgamesh
200
This empire gained power through trading overseas
Who are the Phoenicians
200
Contributed coin currency and the first alphabet
Who are the Phoenicians
300
Ruler of the Hittites, grandson of Hattusilis
Who is Mursilis
300
This river is northeast of the Euphrates
What is the Tigris river
300
This form of government believes that gods rule the cities
What is a theocracy
300
The government of this empire was a federal state under centralized administration
Who are the Hittites
300
This important farming implement was invented by the Sumerians
What is the plow
400
Ruler of the Amorites, rebuilt the temple of Shamash
Who is Zabaya
400
This expanse of arid land is south of the Meditteranean and contains the Nile river
What is the Sahara desert
400
This ancient city seemed to worship a single goddess of fertility
What is Catal Huyuk
400
This empire began as nomadic people who migrated into Mesopotamia, and gained political control through royal marriage
Who are the Amorites
400
These huge temples were built in the middle of cities to honor the gods
What are Ziggurats
500
Ruler of the Assyrians, assimilated newcomers
Who is Ashurnasapal II?
500
This sea is north of Anatolia
What is the Black sea
500
This empire worshipped gods such as Shamash, Sin, and Ishtar (Sun, moon, and venus)
Who are the Akkadians
500
This empire overthrew ancient Babylonians by killing their kings, Naboplassar became the new king at about 630 BCE
Who are the Chaldeans
500
This form of triangle writing used triangles
What is cuniform
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