The Akkadian Empire
Why did the city-states have wars against each other?
Because they wanted wealth that came from controlling land and water.
Who was Babylonia's first leader?
Babylonia's first leader was Hammurabi.
What was Hammurabi's code based on?
Hammurabi's code is based on "an eye for an eye system".
When did the Babylonian Empire fall?
The Babylonian Empire fell in about 1600 B.C.
What is the definition of conquer?
The definition of conquer is to take over something.
What city did Sargon set up his capital at?
Sargon set up his capital in the city of Akkad.
What was the city-state Hammurabi was king of?
The first city-state that Hammurabi was king of was Babylone.
How did Hammurabi organize the laws of Babylonia?
Hammurabi took all the laws from the city-states and sorted them, creating Hammurabi's Code.
What is the quote from the social studies textbook?
The quote from the social studies textbook is "so that the strong should not harm the weak."
What is the definition of empire?
The definition of empire is vast lands with one ruler, also known as an emperor with varied people under his control.
How long did the Akkadian Empire last?
At least 255 years.
How long was Hammurabi king of Babylonia?
Hammurabi was the king of Babylonia for 40 years.
Give an example of how Hammurabi's code worked?
One example is if you broke someone's arm they get to break your arm. The second example is that if someone stole from you, then you would get to steal from them.
What would've happened if a higher-class noble hurt a slave?
The noble would probably not be hurt and have to pay the slave or be very minimally hurt.
What is the definition of emperor?
An emperor is the supreme ruler of an empire.
What was one of the things that the Akkadians were famous for?
Being the first empire.
What were two of the things that Hammurabi oversaw?
Hammurabi oversaw trade, Agriculture, irrigation, and building projects.
What are 5 of the things that Hammurabi's Code covered?
Hammurabi's Code covered family relationships, taxes, land and business deals, trade, loans, debts, wages, and crimes.
What was the stone Hammurabi's Code was carved into?
The type of stone the Hammurabi's Code was carved into was basalt.
What is the definition of a standing army?
The definition of a standing army is a permanent army of paid soldiers.
How far did the Akkadian Empire stretch?
From what is currently Iran to the Mediterranean Sea.
What is Hammurabi most known for?
Hammurabi is most known for Hammurabi's code.
What was Hammurabi's equal justice system limited to?
Hammurabi's equal justice system was limited within social classes.
What was it like before Hammurabi's Code and after Hammurabi's Code?
Before Hammurabi's code, each city-state had its basic laws. After Hammurabi's Code all city-states were united under one law.
What is the definition of Hammurabi's Code?
The definition of Hammurabi's Code is One collection of laws.