Ancient
Sumer
Sumer
True or False:
Sumer is an Empire
False - Sumer is a cultural region located in Mesopotamia
Which city served as the capital of the Akkadian Empire?
Akkad
What was the name of the emperor who ruled over the Babylonian Empire?
Hammurabi
Fill in the blank: Within the Assyrian Empire, the Emperor ruled with _________ power.
Absolute
What are the names of the two rivers which surround Mesopotamia?
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Name ONE achievement made by the Sumerians? Then state one additional fact that relates to that achievement.
The Wheel: Began as a potter's wheel. Made of wooden planks.
School: Only the rich were able to go. Math and Writing were the largest topics. Scribes were the people who wrote things down.
Irrigation System: man-made systems that bring the river water closer to your crops. Also controls flooding.
The Plow: Helped farmers plant larger amounts of crops with less labor.
What does it mean to create a centralized government?
The entire empire is ruled by one king/under one government. No more independent city-states.
What system of government existed in Babylon and where could this be found within the city?
Rules and Order - placed in the center of town, carved into stone.
Which ideas and methods did the Assyrians use within their government?
Fear, Obedience and Control
Which system is defined as "Trading without Money"
The Barter System
What was the ancient Sumerian writing system called?
Cuneiform
What was the name of the emperor who ruled over the Akkadian Empire?
Sargon of Akkad
What was the common expression that came out of Hammurabi's Code? What does it mean?
"An Eye for an Eye" - the punishment fits the crime.
Besides their government, what were the Assyrians most famous for?
Their Large Powerful Army
What does the general social structure in Mesopotamia consist of? List all 5 people from top to bottom.
Divine King - Nobles - Priests, Military and Scribes - Common People, Farmers and Merchants - slaves
What structure was normally placed at the center of each Sumerian city-state and what was it's purpose?
The Ziggurat
What does it mean to be a "Divine" ruler?
The king believed he was chosen by the Gods to rule
What was the Ancient Wonder of the World that existed in Babylon? Why was it built?
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon - built for the king's homesick wife - luxury.
What advantage did Assyrian weapons have over their enemies?
They held Iron Weapons
State the Five Reasons an Empire falls?
Environmental problems, internal riots, outside invasions, weak leadership, empire got too big overall
What is a city-state? Name one example.
A city that runs as its own country.
Example: Uruk, Ur, Nippur, Babylon, Akkad
What were the purpose of roads within the Akkadian empire?
To connect the empire through trade, move soldiers and create protection/safety.
How many laws made up Hammurabi's code?
282 Laws
What is Siege Warfare?
A way of fighting where an army surrounds a city and blocks its food, water, and supplies so the people inside either starve or are forced to surrender. Used to attack larger cities.
What is an "epic" and where does it fit in mythology?
A story about a hero's journey within mythology.