Empires
What was the name of the very first Empire?
The very first Empire was named the Akkadians.
Which Empire created the Wall of Shields for battle?
Sargon, king of the Akkadians, created the Wall of Shields formation.
Out of the Paleolithic Era and the Neolithic Era, which one was better off?
The people that lived in the Neolithic Era had better lives then the people that lived in the Paleolithic.
What does Neo mean?
Neo means new.
What was one of the reasons for the Assyrian Empires downfall?
To vast of a territory to control, army stretched thin, or could not fight off invaders would all work.
Which Empire lasted about seventy five years?
The Neo-Babylonian was the shortest lasting Empire.
What did Hammurabi, king of the Babylonian Empire, create?
He created the code of laws. Sometimes this is referred to as the code of Hammurabi or Hammurabi's code.
Why was living in the Neolithic Era better then living in the Paleolithic Era?
The Neolithic Era had regular food supply, were able to stay in one place, had permanent shelters, had certain jobs, and had better resources.
What is an Empire?
An Empire is a large territory where groups of people (more than one city-state) are ruled by a single leader or government.
Which king created the Hanging Gardens and why?
Nebuchadnezzar built the Hanging Gardens to please his homesick wife.
What Empire was unusually fair for it's time?
The Babylonians were fair to the women and the slaves. Or at least more so than the other Empires.
How many laws were there in the code of laws?
282
How did life change between the Paleolithic Era and the Neolithic Era?
It changed because of Agriculture.
What is a Zigguart?
A Zigguart is a religious temple. A structure built by the king. Some Sumerians believed their gods lived in the special temples at the top of the structure.
Which Empire believed in the concept "an eye for an eye"?
The Babylonian Empire.
Which Empire created postal service?
The Babylonian Empire.
Which Empire was first to use battering rams to break walls?
The Assyrian Empire.
Is Neolithic or Paleolithic Era known as the new stone age?
What does Topography mean?
Which king was the first to decree that his son would rule after his death?
Sargon
Which Empire built the first aqueducts?
The Assyrian Empire.
Which Empire created the first sun-dial used to tell time?
The Neo-Babylonian Empire.
What is agriculture?
The ability to grow crops and domesticate animals.
What does the world lyre mean?
The word lyre means a small harp.
The Assyrians are known for their two-dimensional sculpture called what?
Bas-reliefs