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Topic: Akkadian Empire Controlling Idea: Describe why Sargon was successful in creating and maintaining an empire in Mesopotamia Main Idea Details Pg , Para Rise of the Akkadians - Around 2300 B.C.E, Akkadians conquered Mesopotamia Sargon - strong king - created world’s first empire - skilled general 56, 1 - Akkadians were from northern Mesopotamia 56, 2 - large army of PAID soldiers - fought in tight formations - used political strategies to retain control 56, 4 - destroyed city walls – made it harder to rebel - replaced disloyal governors with his own - 1st king to pass power to his sons - Sargon ruled for 56 years Capital City - Agade was capital of the empire – tribute used to make it one of the most powerful cities in the world Sumerian characteristics in Akkadian Empire - farmed using same irrigation techniques used cuneiform worshipped same gods/goddesses but by different names similar social structure Akkadian cultural achievements - developed their own language 3D sculptures relief sculptures on stones called steles Fall of the empire - the empire grew too big to maintain Summary: 57, 1 57, 2 57, 3 57, 4
