Akkadian Empire
Who was the first ruler?
Sargon
Could slaves have their own property
Yes
How important was religon to them
Very important
What does "Neo" mean?
New
Where did the Akkadians migrate from?
Northern Mesopotamia
What was Hammurabi best known for?
Code of laws
What did the Assyrians build?
Moveable towers
What was used to protect the city from attackers?
An inner and outer wall with a moat.
How long did Sargon rule for?
56 years
Which laws could not be changed?
The ones based on God
How long did the empire last?
300 years
During peacetime what did people use to cross the Moat?
A bridge
Which city did he make?
Agade
What helped the empires economy?
Trading
When did they rise to power toward?
900 B.C.E.
How long did the king reign for?
605 to 562 B.C.E.
Did they use cuneiform to write?
Yes
What were the years they wrote their laws from?
1792-1750 B.C.E
What was their greatest achievement?
weapons and war strategies
Who was the most famous king of the empire?
Nebuchadrezzar ll