Akkadian Empire
Babylonian Empire
Assyrian Empire
Neo-Babylonian Empire
Miscellaneous
100
The Akkadians were known for being this....
The world's FIRST empire.
100
What did Hammurabi use to unify the Babylonian empire and preserve order?
Code of Laws
100
What is a siege?
A military blockade and attack on a city to force it to surrender.
100
What does "Neo-Babylonian" mean?
New Babylonian
100
The empire that developed the most detailed set of laws and punishments was the....
Babylonian Empire
200
This leader built the Akkadian empire by using his military skills.
King Sargon
200
Why was it important that the city of Babylon became a major center for trade?
Trade helped the empire's economy and brought in new resources, people, and ideas.
200
Name two military strategies that the Assyrians used...
Battering Rams, Siege warfare, moveable towers.
200
To protect the capital city from attack, what did Nebuchadnezzar have built?
Two walls, towers and a moat
200
The empire that was the fiercest and most war-like was the...
Assyrian Empire
300
This cultural achievement displayed achievements of the Akkadian empire.
Steles
300
Unlike in most ancient societies, Babylonian women could....
Own property.
300
These two-dimensional sculptures were a cultural achievement of the Assyrian Empire.
Bas-Reliefs
300
What advancements were there in the development of the New Babylonian Empire?
Math, Astronomy, Sun dial, Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Ziggurats
300
The empire that was known for beautiful temples, math, and astronomy was the....
Neo-Babylonian Empire
400
How did the Akkadians change Sumer?
They conquered the independent city-states and united them.
400
Why was Hammurabi's code an important achievement?
It was the first set of laws to apply to everyone.
400
Why did the Assyrian Empire end?
It was too big to control.
400
Under this king, the Neo-Babylonian Empire was able to rebuild ziggurats and this ancient wonder of the world.
Nebuchadnezzar
400
The first empire, and the one that developed the idea of a capital city was the....
Akkadian Empire
500
What was a negative consequence of the size of the Akkadian Empire?
- The territory was too difficult to protect because of its size.
500
What is an empire?
A group of territories ruled by one single ruler or government.
500
Wealth sent from one country or ruler to another as a sign that the other is superior is called....
Tribute
500
In what way were the Babylonian and Neo-Babylonian Empires similar?
Kings of both built ziggurats, or massive terraced structures.
500
Who was responsible for building the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, shown here? 
Nebuchadnezzar