The First Empire
What was Sargon's unique origin story?
He was abandoned as a baby by his mother who was a priestess. He was found and raised by a humble gardener in Kish.
if a man put out the eye of another man, _________.
his eye shall be put out.
This material gave the Assyrians an advantage in military warfare who possessed bronze made weapons.
What is iron?
What does "Phoenician" mean in Greek?
"purple dye people"
Persia was located in what present-day country?
Who is Iran?
a group of different lands and people governed by one ruler.
What is an empire?
a partnership.
What is an alliance?
The Mesopotamian god that united all Assyrians?
Who is Ashur?
This was the Phoenicians most important export?
What is culture?
small administrative districts (we call these states in the US)
What is a province?
a protection tax.
What is a tribute?
This group could be punished more harshly under Hammurabi's code of laws.
Who was the higher class (landowners)
Assyrians were most known for which characteristics?
violent, cruel, unfair, experts at capturing cities.
Phoenicians were skilled ______ & ________
Shipbuilders and Sailors
sympathy for the beliefs and practices of others.
What is tolerance?
How long did the Akkadian Empire last for?
150 years
What have historians learned from Hammurabi's code of laws?
they have learned the empire's structures, priorities, problems, and attitudes.
The most famous Chaldean leader who ruled the New Babylonian empire for 43 years.
Who was Nebuchadnezzar II?
This Empire eventually took over the Phoenicians.
Who is the New Babylonian Empire?
the leader in charge of administrative districts who played the role of a governor.
What is a Satrap?
How did Sargon become a ruler?
In a time of turmoil, he overthrew the King of Kish.
List five domestic improvements Hammurabi did for his empire?
created straight streets, strong city walls, magnificent temples, efficient irrigation canals. Also built up a network of alliances.
Name two monuments that could be found in the city of Babylon?
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Tower of Babel, and the colorful Ishtar Gate.
List three Phoenician exports.
purple dye, cedar wood, luxury goods, 22-letter alphabet.
The long 1500 mile Royal Road was built to improve what?
What is communication?