Akkadian Empire
Sargon built the Akkadian Empire by using his
military skills
What did Hammurabi use to unify the Babylonian empire and preserve order?
his code of laws
What was the purpose of Assyrian aqueducts?
to bring water to the city
Which is the proper sequence of empires that ruled Mesopotamia?
Akkadian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Neo-Babylonian
What did the Akkadian and Sumerian cultures share?
They worshiped the same gods and goddesses.
How did Hammurabi make sure that there was plenty of food for Babylonia?
He kept the irrigation systems working properly.
After the fall of the Assyrian Empire...
the Babylonians regained control over Mesopotamia
A problem that all four Mesopotamian empires had was difficulty in
controlling such a large area.
How did the Akkadians change Sumer?
They conquered the independent city-states and united them.
Unlike in most ancient societies, Babylonian women could
own property
How did Assyrian kings relate to Assyrian gods?
The kings were required to obey the gods.
Who conquered the land of the Israelites and took many Israelites to Babylon as captives?
Nebuchadnezzar
What did Sargon use to build up his capital city?
tributes collected from the people he conquered
Why was Hammurabi's code an important achievement?
It was the first set of laws to apply to everyone.
How did the Assyrians weaken their enemies before battles even began?
They created fear by spreading tales of their cruelty.
Who conquered Babylon and brought the Neo-Babylonian Empire to an end?
the Persians
How did Sargon maintain control over his empire?
He destroyed the walls of many cities to make it harder for people to rebel.
He replaced disloyal officials with his own men.
He decreed that his sons would rule after his death.
What helped Babylon become an important center of trade?
Its location on the Euphrates River gave it access to trade routes.
What new weapon did the Assyrians develop for warfare?
battering ram
How was Nebuchadrezzar influenced by Hammurabi?
Nebuchadrezzar worked hard to restore the splendor of Babylon under Hammurabi.