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BABYLON
Chapter 2 Lesson 3
THE RISE OF HAMMURABI AND
BABYLONIA
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People from the city-state of Babylon adopted
Sumerian culture
cultural diffusion – the spreading of culture
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In 1792 B.C.E. Hammurabi became king of
Babylon
HAMMURABI
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By 1754 B.C.E. he controlled all of
Mesopotamia his empire was known as
Babylonia
CODE OF HAMMURABI
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A set of 282 laws used to govern Babylonia
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It is the most complete law code from
Mesopotamia
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Punishments were based on social class
CODE OF HAMMURABI
•Punishment is meant to fit the crime with “an
eye for an eye” and a “tooth for a tooth”
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Trial by Ordeal - guilt or innocence is
determined by subjecting accused to an
unpleasant, usually dangerous experience.
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The accused is considered innocent if he
escapes injury or if his injuries heal.
CLASS ASSIGNMENT
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Read pages 49-53
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Complete Chapter 2 Lesson 3 work sheet
Chapter 2 Lesson 4
HEBREWS & PHOENICIANS
THE HEBREWS
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1800 B.C.E. established the first widely
followed monotheistic religion known as
Judaism
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1000 B.C.E. King David united the Hebrews in
the new kingdom of Israel
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925 B.C.E. the kingdom split. Israel in the
north and Judah in the south
KINGDOM OF ISRAEL 1000 B.C.E.
KINGDOMS OF ISRAEL & JUDAH 900
B.C.E.
PHOENICIANS
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Adventurous traders from eastern edge of
Mediterranean Sea
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Expert sailors. Sailed into Atlantic Ocean and
the west coast of Africa
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Developed first alphabet
CLASS ASSIGNMENT
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Read pages 54-59
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Complete Chapter 2 Lesson 4 work sheet
CONTRIBUTIONS OF MESOPOTAMIA & FERTILE
CRESCENT
Sumerians
Babylonians
Assyrians
Hebrews
Phoenicians
Wheel,
Sumerians
Wheel, cuneiform (writing), plow, irrigation system, calendar, the
Epic of Gilgamesh
Babylonians
Code of laws, advancements in math, science, & literature,
massive building projects, Library
Assyrians
Wheeled battering rams
Hebrews
First widely followed monotheistic religion w/ a holy book =
Judaism
Phoenicians
Trade routes that helped spread culture, expert sailors,
alphabet