Famous Rulers
Who was the most powerful ruler of the Akkadian Empire?
Sargon the Great
What areas did Sargon the Great unite?
He united Southern and Northern Mesopotamia.
The Euphrates River.
What was Hammurabi's code?
A set of written laws.
What is an Empire?
A group of many lands under one ruler.
Who was the most powerful ruler of the Babylonian Empire?
King Hammurabi
Who was the first known author?
The first known author was Enheduanna.
What happened to Babylon when Hammurabi's sons took over?
They were not strong leaders. The empire was weak and was conquered.
How many laws were in Hammurabi's code?
There were 282 laws.
What is a caravan?
A group of merchants that travel together for safety.
What city did Sargon build himself?
The city of Akkad.
What happens to Sargon the Great's sons?
His sons were assassinated.
What was the second rise of the Babylonian empire called?
The Neo-Babylonian Empire.
What was Hammurabi's code written on? HINT: THERE ARE TWO ANSWERS.
They were written on clay tablets and Steles.
What is an astronomer?
Someone who studies the planets and stars.
What did Hammurabi do with the city states?
He conquered them and united them.
Who rules after Sargon the Great's sons?
His grandson, Naram-Sin
Who ruled Babylon for 43 years?
King Nebuchadnezzar.
What were some punishments for commiting a crime?
Paying a fine, death, losing your job, losing personal belongings.
What is a tribute?
A payment given to a ruler as a sign of surrender.
What idea did Sargon the Great introduce?
This new rulers reign was considered the what of the empire?
The peak of the empire.
What were the gardens of Babylon called? AND did they exist?
They were called the Hanging Gardens. There is no proof they really existed.
In the center of the city.
What is a code?
A set of official laws.