Introduction
What was the Chaldean Empires other name?
THe Neo-Babylonian Empire
Who led the rebellion?
Nabopolassar
Who was the most recognized king of the Chaldean Empire?
Nebuchadnezzar ll
Was Chaldea referring to the Northern, Southern, Eastern, or Western part of Babylonia?
Southern part.
Who took over Babylon?
Cyrus the Great
When did the empire start?
626 BC
The rebellion
When did King Nabuchadnezzar's reign start?
605 BC
What was the name of the citizens in the southern part part of Babylonia?
Chaldeans.
What was Cyrus the Great the king of?
The Persian Empire
When did the Empire end?
539 BC
Who was the rebellion against?
Assyrian forces
When did King Nebuchadnezzar's reign end?
562 BC
How did the Neo-Babylonian Empire adopt the name Chaldean Empire?
Lots of Chaldean Leaders became kings of Babylon, leading to the name Chaldean Empire.
Was Babylonia its own kingdom?
Yes
True or False: Was the empire native to Mesopotamia?
True
What empire was founded after the defeat after the battle?
Neo-Babylonian Empire
What buildings did King Nebuchadnezzar oversee? only one is ok.
Ishtar Gate, The Hanging Gardens, and the Etemenanki Gate.
True or False: Was the empire originally named Chaldea?
Who did Cyrus free?
The Jewish people
What was the Chaldean Empire ruled by?
Monarchs
Who was the founder?
Nabopolassar
What did people believe about the Etemenanki Gate?
It was the Tower of Babel
Which name is more common, the Chaldean or Neo-Babylonian Empire?
Neo-Babylonian Empire.
What did Cyrus look like? (Harder one) only one is ok.
Full beard with a hooked nose.