Akkadian Empire
What was the name of the king that ruled the Akkadian Empire?
Sargon
Who was the king of Babylonian Empire?
Hammurabi
Creating ____ among their enemies was part of their military strategies.
fear
Who was the Empires most famous king?
Nebuchadrezzar II
What does unify mean?
Make or become united, uniform, or whole.
Artisans also carved relief sculptures on stones. What are these carved stones called?
steles
What city was the capital of the empire?
Babylon
What city was the capital of the Assyrian Empire?
Nineveh
What was the name of Nebuchadrezzar's palace that he decorated with lush gardens?
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
What does polytheistic mean?
Relating to or characterized by belief in or worship of more than one god.
What city was the empire's capital?
Agade
What is Hammurabi best known for?
His code of laws
What were the Assyrians greatest achievements?
their new weapons and their war strategies
The Babylonians were skilled in ____ and _____.
Mathematics and astronomy
What does tribute mean?
Wealth sent from one country or ruler to another as a sign that the other is superior.
How long did the Akkadian Empire last and why did it fall?
200 years; fell to new invaders from the north
Why was the Babylonian Empire more advance than other ancient societies?
It gave more right to woman and slaves
When did the Assyrian conquer the Babylonian Empire?
towards 900 B.C.E
How long did the Empire last for and why did it fall?
75 years; it fell to the king of the Persian, Cyrus
What does empire mean?
A large territory in which several groups of people are ruled by a single leader or government.
When did the Akkadians conquer the land?
around 2300 B.C.E
When did Hammurabi write the code of laws and why did he right it?
From 1792 to 1750 B.C.E; to unify his empire and to preserve order
How long did the Assyrian Empire last and why did it fall?
300 years; it was too big to control and fell to neighbors who rose against them
Why did Nebuchadrezzar build the hanging gardens of babylon and how did they get water to the plants?
for his wife; a watering system
What does economy mean?
The way a region or country uses resources to produce and sell or trade goods and services to meet people’s needs and wants.