Sumerian
A form of writing by using a reed stylus on clay tablets or stone
What is Cuneiform
Under this ruler, Akkadians became the first ever empire
Who is Sargon
True or False: The Assyrians are known for their brutal military skills
What is True.
Who is Hammurabi
What sea did the Phoenicians use to get around on?
What is the Mediterranean sea
What material do the Sumerians build with and why?
mudbricks, cheap and easy access.
What is the legacy of the Akkadian Empire?
What is the world's first empire!
True or False
Assyrians treated the people they conquered with respect
what is false
" A ___________ for a _________" is the basis of Hammurabi's code
What is an "Eye for an Eye"
Phoenician economy relied on what?
What is trade
The System for controlling flood waters, particularly blocking flood waters!
What is Levee
How did the Akkadian influence the other Mesopotamian empires language?
Universal language
Why did the Assyrians struggle with local rebellions?
what is: treated people they conquered to harshly.
This ruler famously brought Babylon back into power after the Assyrians
Who is Nebuchadnezzar II (King Nabs)
Using letters to make sounds
Phonics
The type of mud that is fertile and only is brought to the surface after a flood
What is silt and how is it useful to the Sumerians?
How did the Akkadians come to power?
Conquered the weakened a Sumerian city-states.
What is a cavalry
War on horseback
This Ancient wonder of the world was rumored to be created under the Neo-Babylonian Empire
What is the Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Why did the Phoenicians create the alphabet?
What is, to help with business transactions
How did Sumerians divide up their calendar?
what is 12 month 30 day calendar
How did Akkadian rulers make money?
What is Tribute
What did the Assyrians make their weapons out of an why?
How did the neo-Babylonians become the wealthiest empire?
Conquering the Assyrians
The Specific name for the purple color Phoenicians were famous for.
What is Tyrian Purple