Mesopotamian Empires
... In battle, the troops numbered around 50,000 soldiers. This army was made up of infantry (foot soldiers) and cavalry (horse soldiers). They fought with slingshots, bows and arrows, swords, and spears. ...
... In battle, the troops numbered around 50,000 soldiers. This army was made up of infantry (foot soldiers) and cavalry (horse soldiers). They fought with slingshots, bows and arrows, swords, and spears. ...
2154 bc the empire collapsed
... → His empire started to fall apart + Sargon’s sons and grandsons tried to hold it together... ...
... → His empire started to fall apart + Sargon’s sons and grandsons tried to hold it together... ...
Ancient Mesopotamia
... • Invented 1st writing system called cuneiform for business records – Based on syllables & words written with a stylus on clay tablets & baked • State & society are one • Gods & nature = violent, unpredictable, so not much enjoyment (few arts, etc.) – Anthropomorphic (Like a human), wrathful, natura ...
... • Invented 1st writing system called cuneiform for business records – Based on syllables & words written with a stylus on clay tablets & baked • State & society are one • Gods & nature = violent, unpredictable, so not much enjoyment (few arts, etc.) – Anthropomorphic (Like a human), wrathful, natura ...
Main Idea 1: The Babylonians conquered
... Babylon’s king and the city’s greatest ____________, or ruler of a kingdom or empire Brilliant war leader who brought all of Mesopotamia into his Babylonian Empire • Oversaw building and irrigation projects and improved the _____ system • Developed a set of _______ that was written down for all to s ...
... Babylon’s king and the city’s greatest ____________, or ruler of a kingdom or empire Brilliant war leader who brought all of Mesopotamia into his Babylonian Empire • Oversaw building and irrigation projects and improved the _____ system • Developed a set of _______ that was written down for all to s ...
Mesopotamia means
... The earliest civilizations began in __________________________, which was governed by 12 independent __________________________ made up of a city and surrounding __________________________. o Each city-state had its own __________________________ and __________________________. o They were ruled by ...
... The earliest civilizations began in __________________________, which was governed by 12 independent __________________________ made up of a city and surrounding __________________________. o Each city-state had its own __________________________ and __________________________. o They were ruled by ...
Unit Two: Beginnings of Human Society Name: Section 1: Prehistory
... o ____________________ _____________________ eventually became the _________________, and passed rule to their _______________. o This created a new structure of _______________________ called a _________________- a series of rulers descending from a _____________ ___________________. Obstacles o ...
... o ____________________ _____________________ eventually became the _________________, and passed rule to their _______________. o This created a new structure of _______________________ called a _________________- a series of rulers descending from a _____________ ___________________. Obstacles o ...
4 Empires of Mesopotamia Flip Book
... Title page flap---- Write the title “ Exploring Four Empires Of Mesopotamia” On all the Empire flaps---- you need the following information: Time span the empire ruled Name of ruler/king--- was he good or bad and why Achievements of the empire Why were the achievements important. ...
... Title page flap---- Write the title “ Exploring Four Empires Of Mesopotamia” On all the Empire flaps---- you need the following information: Time span the empire ruled Name of ruler/king--- was he good or bad and why Achievements of the empire Why were the achievements important. ...
Four Empires of Mesopotamia
... The new empire’s most famous king was Nebuchadrezzar II. He was a ruthless military leader. Babylonians were skilled in mathematics and astronomy. They created the first sundial. The 60 minute hour, and the 7 day week. Neo-Babylonians were also famous for their fabulous Hanging Gardens, one of the g ...
... The new empire’s most famous king was Nebuchadrezzar II. He was a ruthless military leader. Babylonians were skilled in mathematics and astronomy. They created the first sundial. The 60 minute hour, and the 7 day week. Neo-Babylonians were also famous for their fabulous Hanging Gardens, one of the g ...
Mesopotamian Empires - School Rockswith Mrs. Brown!
... In battle, the troops numbered around 50,000 soldiers. This army was made up of infantry (foot soldiers) and cavalry (horse soldiers). They fought with slingshots, bows and arrows, swords, and spears. ...
... In battle, the troops numbered around 50,000 soldiers. This army was made up of infantry (foot soldiers) and cavalry (horse soldiers). They fought with slingshots, bows and arrows, swords, and spears. ...
Mesopotamian Empires
... In battle, the troops numbered around 50,000 soldiers. This army was made up of infantry (foot soldiers) and cavalry (horse soldiers). They fought with slingshots, bows and arrows, swords, and spears. ...
... In battle, the troops numbered around 50,000 soldiers. This army was made up of infantry (foot soldiers) and cavalry (horse soldiers). They fought with slingshots, bows and arrows, swords, and spears. ...
Review Guide Paleolithic Times to Empires
... harvesting of plants led to man having a steady food supply, thus allowing man to stay in one place and no longer be nomadic hunter and gatherer. This in turn led to…. 5. What is the writing called used by the Sumerians? 6. Complete the following: Paleolithic ( ____ stone) end when _________ begins. ...
... harvesting of plants led to man having a steady food supply, thus allowing man to stay in one place and no longer be nomadic hunter and gatherer. This in turn led to…. 5. What is the writing called used by the Sumerians? 6. Complete the following: Paleolithic ( ____ stone) end when _________ begins. ...
chapter 1 stone age societies and the earliest civilizations of the
... different places on earth at different times. ...
... different places on earth at different times. ...
Chapter 4 Mesopotamia
... • Merchants came to the city in caravans to buy Babylonian goods: pottery, cloth, baskets, and jewelry. Trade made Babylon wealthy. • Advancements under the Chaldeans included the invention of the sundial to tell time, and being the first civilization to follow the seven-day week. ...
... • Merchants came to the city in caravans to buy Babylonian goods: pottery, cloth, baskets, and jewelry. Trade made Babylon wealthy. • Advancements under the Chaldeans included the invention of the sundial to tell time, and being the first civilization to follow the seven-day week. ...
Chapter 3: Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent Notes: Section 4
... He was an excellent war leader who fought many battles eventually bringing all of Mesopotamia under his rule…Babylonian Empire Very skilled at governing his empire; oversaw… *building and irrigation projects *Improved the tax collection system of Babylon to pay for the projects * Increased trade * C ...
... He was an excellent war leader who fought many battles eventually bringing all of Mesopotamia under his rule…Babylonian Empire Very skilled at governing his empire; oversaw… *building and irrigation projects *Improved the tax collection system of Babylon to pay for the projects * Increased trade * C ...
The World – Chapter 2 - Morris Plains School District
... - residents specialized in farming, business, military, jewelry, pottery, etc - Sumerians practiced Polytheism - Advanced civilization that created: cuneiform, ziggurats, technology Cuneiform – wedge-shaped markings on a clay, stone or gold tablet created by a scribe - It was simpler than using Pict ...
... - residents specialized in farming, business, military, jewelry, pottery, etc - Sumerians practiced Polytheism - Advanced civilization that created: cuneiform, ziggurats, technology Cuneiform – wedge-shaped markings on a clay, stone or gold tablet created by a scribe - It was simpler than using Pict ...
Empires of Meso Sequening Frame Activity key
... Using the information from the chart below, create a Sequencing Frame that shows the early development of empires in Mesopotamia. The items in the “EVENTS” column will be the events on the frame; you must put those in the correct order. Then, match the correct DETAILS with the corresponding event an ...
... Using the information from the chart below, create a Sequencing Frame that shows the early development of empires in Mesopotamia. The items in the “EVENTS” column will be the events on the frame; you must put those in the correct order. Then, match the correct DETAILS with the corresponding event an ...
SS Ch. 4 Mesopotamia ppt - New Lenox School District 122
... This caused there to be not enough water to plant crops in the fall During the spring harvest, rains and melting snow caused rivers to overflow which flooded the plains Unexpected and violent floods swept away crops, homes and livestock ...
... This caused there to be not enough water to plant crops in the fall During the spring harvest, rains and melting snow caused rivers to overflow which flooded the plains Unexpected and violent floods swept away crops, homes and livestock ...
empire - Acpsd.net
... Mesopotamia and took over Mesopotamia in the 1800s B.C. These people built their own cities. 9. The biggest of these cities was Babylon. Hammurabi was a king of Babylon. 10. He took over many of the Amorite cities and formed the Babylonian Empire. B. Code of Hammurabi 1. Hammurabi was a fair ruler. ...
... Mesopotamia and took over Mesopotamia in the 1800s B.C. These people built their own cities. 9. The biggest of these cities was Babylon. Hammurabi was a king of Babylon. 10. He took over many of the Amorite cities and formed the Babylonian Empire. B. Code of Hammurabi 1. Hammurabi was a fair ruler. ...
Chapter 4: Mesopotamia
... c. Most of the Chaldeans were ________________________________ of the Babylonians. i. The city of Babylon was chosen to serve as their capital, and because of this, the Chaldean empire is sometimes called the New Babylonian Empire. The Greatness of Babylon a. King Nebuchadnezzar of the Chaldeans reb ...
... c. Most of the Chaldeans were ________________________________ of the Babylonians. i. The city of Babylon was chosen to serve as their capital, and because of this, the Chaldean empire is sometimes called the New Babylonian Empire. The Greatness of Babylon a. King Nebuchadnezzar of the Chaldeans reb ...
Mesopotamian Art
... Relief sculpture filled the halls and throne room of the king. Many are historical records and scenes of the king dominating enemies and wild beasts - the panels are arranged in horizontal bands of relief sculpture called FRIEZES - a contribution of Assyrian sculptors and builders - that would have ...
... Relief sculpture filled the halls and throne room of the king. Many are historical records and scenes of the king dominating enemies and wild beasts - the panels are arranged in horizontal bands of relief sculpture called FRIEZES - a contribution of Assyrian sculptors and builders - that would have ...
From Civilization to Empire
... Often at war with each other Leader Sargon from enemy army conquered Sumer (2350 BC) First empire – vast lands and people under his control Capital city – Akkad ...
... Often at war with each other Leader Sargon from enemy army conquered Sumer (2350 BC) First empire – vast lands and people under his control Capital city – Akkad ...
Chapter Two: Mesopotamia
... c. Best known for his code of laws known as the Code of Hammurabi. 1. written on a stele or stone slabs 2. placed in public places 3. Harsh penalties 4. “Innocent until proven guilty” idea ...
... c. Best known for his code of laws known as the Code of Hammurabi. 1. written on a stele or stone slabs 2. placed in public places 3. Harsh penalties 4. “Innocent until proven guilty” idea ...
Chapter 3—Study Guide
... 6.How did the Akkadian empire turn into Babylon? 7.How did the Babylonians pay for their government? 8.Who was Hammurabi and what did he create? Describe his creation. 9.The Hittites were the first to use what new invention? 10.The Assyrians took over Babylon as it grew weaker. The Assyrians were a ...
... 6.How did the Akkadian empire turn into Babylon? 7.How did the Babylonians pay for their government? 8.Who was Hammurabi and what did he create? Describe his creation. 9.The Hittites were the first to use what new invention? 10.The Assyrians took over Babylon as it grew weaker. The Assyrians were a ...