Download Empires of Mesopotamia - 6th Grade Social Studies

EMPIRES OF MESOPOTAMIA
KINGDOM OF AKKAD
(2340 B.C.)
KING SARGON
Conquered all of the Sumerian City-States
This became the 1st Empire in the world including all of
the Mesopotamia Areas
Lasted more than 200 years.
AMORITES
(1800’S B.C.)
Western region of Mesopotamia
Babylon- 1792 B.C.
King Hammurabi captured all the cities from the Persian
Gulf through the Tigris- Euphrates Valley to the
Mediterranean Sea
HAMMURABI'S CODE
Believed to be a just ruler
Created a set of laws known as Hammurabi’s code
Dealt with all areas of life( Business, Personal,
Marriage, Taxes, Government to name a few)
ASSYRIAN EMPIRE
(900’S B.C.)
Large empire that covered present day TURKEY,SYRIA,
IRAN, AND IRAQ.
Very large and powerful army in the 900’s the army
began conquering the area’s of Mesopotamia
THE ASSYRIAN ARMY
HIGHLY TRAINED AND VERY DISIPLINED
Normally 50,000 soldiers for each battle
Fought with slingshots, bows and arrows, swords, and spears
KNOWN for their harshness and brutality
Robbed, set crops on fire, destroyed towns and cities.
IRON WAS THE REASON FOR SUCCESS
Iron tools were a crucial point in the success of the Assyrian
Army.
Allowed this empire to extend from Persian Gulf to the
Nile river.
ASSYRIAN GOVERNMENT
Divided areas into provinces
The government built roads, collected taxes, and carried
out all laws
In this ruling everything was fair and equal even being a
large empire.
ASSYRIAN RELIGION AND LIFESTYLE
Polytheistic
Built large temples to worship all gods.
Created one of the worlds first library.
THE FALL OF THE ASSYRIAN EMPIRE
Ruled for a total of 300 years
627- King of the Chaldean lead a revolt against the Assyrians and
started a war.
612- The Assyrian capital is taken by the Chaldean and Assyria's
empire crumbles.
THE CHALDEAN EMPIRE
Had growing power fro 650 BC until they over took the
Assyrians in 612 BC.
King Nebuchadnezzar ruled moved capital city to Babylon
BABYLON
World’s largest and richest city during this time period.
Created massive Ziggurats in the center of the city for worship.
Hanging Gardens of Babylon considered 1 of the 7 wonders
of the Ancient World
THE RUNNING OF THE EMPIRE
Empire stretched from the Persian Gulf to Egypt
Collected high taxes to maintain the city and its lifestyle.
Grew very wealthy through trade.
SCIENTIFIC ADVANCEMENTS
Astronomers studied and began mapping the stars and the
planets.
Created Sundials to measure time
First to follow a 7 day week
THE FALL OF THE CHALDEAN EMPIRE
After Nebuchadnezzar died the empire had multiple weak
rulers.
The empire suffered with a decrease in trade and poop
harvests
The Persians took advantage and conquered however they
allowed the Chaldean to keep their unique culture!