FLOODING
Why was flooding important?
It provided fertile soil for farming.
Who built the Hanging Gardens?
King Nebuchadnezzar II.
Where is the Fertile Crescent?
Present-day Iraq and surrounding areas.
Who were the brutal warriors?
The Assyrians.
What is a complex society?
A society with a structured government, economy, and culture.
How did it help farmers?
It allowed for irrigation and crop growth.
What was the code of laws?
Hammurabi's Code.
Name two major rivers.
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
What did they conquer?
They conquered neighboring lands.
What is an official record-keeper?
A scribe.
What crops benefited from it?
Wheat and barley were commonly grown.
What was its significance?
It was one of the first written legal codes.
Describe the shape of the region.
It is shaped like a crescent moon.
Describe their tactics.
They used siege warfare and cavalry.
What is a city-state?
An independent city with its own government.
Describe seasonal flooding.
Floods occurred annually, enriching the soil.
Name a famous king.
Hammurabi.
Why is it called "fertile"?
The soil was rich and suitable for agriculture
What weapons did they use?
Bows, swords, and chariots.
Describe a broad geographic area.
A region that encompasses various cities and territories.
What were the consequences?
Too much flooding could lead to destruction of crops and homes.
Who followed Hammurabi?
His descendants ruled afterwards.
What does "crescent" refer to?
The curved shape of the land.
Name a famous battle.
The Battle of Nineveh.
What is an empire?
A group of territories or nations ruled by a single authority.