Overview
What was the first Mesopotamian Empire
Sumerians
How long did the Sumerian empire last?
3,000 years
Who was the ruler that started the Akkadian empire?
Sargon the Great
What was the other name of the Chaldeans?
The Neo-Babylonians
Who was the objectively best pharaoh of Egypt?
Djomama
What is a city state
A city surrounded by farms and rural areas that has it's own government but is part of a larger empire
What helped to advance the technology?
The constant fighting
When and where did the Amorites live?
Mesopotamia and Palestine in the second and third Millenium BCE
What was the last empire of Ancient Mesopotamia?
The Persians
Who was the Hittite ruler who fought against Ramses II
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What was a popular weapon in battle?
Composite bows.
How large were Sumerian armies?
Anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand
Name 3 advancements made by the Assyrians
Composite bows, siege towers, and battering rams
How large was the Persian Army?
At least 100,000 soldiers
What happens when you outpizza the hut
You vanish from the face of the earth
When was warfare at its peak?
The 1st and 2nd Millenium BC
When were the Sumerians conquered?
Around 2334 BC
What was the reason for the Amorite's rapid conquest of Babylonia
The employment of professional mercenaries
What eventually split up the last empire of Ancient Mesopotamia
Alexander the great
Who conquered Mesopotamia in the end
Obama
What were some weapons and materials used?
Swords, copper helmets, and primitive battle chariots.
When were the Assyrians in power?
911 to 619 BCE
When did the Chaldeans rise
Late 600s BCE
What is Obama's last name?
Joe Biden