Empires in Mesopotamia
... They lived in city-states- cities(urban) surrounded by countryside(rural) They built walled cities w/ moats for protection Each city-state depended on military strength They were one of the first to have bronze tools Akkadians Akkadian Empire Began in Akkad (In same spot as modern day Bagh ...
... They lived in city-states- cities(urban) surrounded by countryside(rural) They built walled cities w/ moats for protection Each city-state depended on military strength They were one of the first to have bronze tools Akkadians Akkadian Empire Began in Akkad (In same spot as modern day Bagh ...
Mesopotamia Study Guide 2.2
... The Babylonian empire lasted from around ___________________________. The Assyrian empire lasted from around _____________________________. Babylon – “Gate of God” As we recall from earlier, the Sumerians were conquered by the Babylonians. The king of Babylon was _______________________. Hammurabi u ...
... The Babylonian empire lasted from around ___________________________. The Assyrian empire lasted from around _____________________________. Babylon – “Gate of God” As we recall from earlier, the Sumerians were conquered by the Babylonians. The king of Babylon was _______________________. Hammurabi u ...
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... • Used military force against revolts • Led campaign against a rebellion in Judah • Conquered several Judean cities • Attacked King Hezekiah in the city of Jerusalem Palace Carving of King Sennacherib ...
... • Used military force against revolts • Led campaign against a rebellion in Judah • Conquered several Judean cities • Attacked King Hezekiah in the city of Jerusalem Palace Carving of King Sennacherib ...
First civilizations
... The empire took its unified form with a central administration around Pasargadae erected by Cyrus the Great. The empire ended up conquering and enlarging the Median empire to include in addition Egypt and Asia Minor. During the reigns of Darius I and his son Xerxes I it engaged in military conflict ...
... The empire took its unified form with a central administration around Pasargadae erected by Cyrus the Great. The empire ended up conquering and enlarging the Median empire to include in addition Egypt and Asia Minor. During the reigns of Darius I and his son Xerxes I it engaged in military conflict ...
ANCIENT CIVILIZATION UNIT TEST
... 9. The Assyrians were descendants of Noah’s son _________________. A. Japheth B. Nimrod C. Shem D. Ham Ancient Mesopotamia page 3 10. The Persian king who made the Middle East into one big market place was? A. Cyrus B. Xerxes C. Darius D. Belshazzar 11. Which king conquered the western fertile cresc ...
... 9. The Assyrians were descendants of Noah’s son _________________. A. Japheth B. Nimrod C. Shem D. Ham Ancient Mesopotamia page 3 10. The Persian king who made the Middle East into one big market place was? A. Cyrus B. Xerxes C. Darius D. Belshazzar 11. Which king conquered the western fertile cresc ...
The First Empires
... The Assyrians The empire was divided into provinces, with local leaders, to keep control over the people. Nineveh was the capital of the Assyrian Empire ...
... The Assyrians The empire was divided into provinces, with local leaders, to keep control over the people. Nineveh was the capital of the Assyrian Empire ...
PowerPoint for Notes Chapter 2 Section 4
... Expansion of Empire under Darius I Ruled from 521-486 B.C. added western India to the Persian Empire. Then added Thrace in Europe and expanded the Empire to its greatest size. He also brought the Persian Empire into conflict with the Greeks. Satrapies Darius divided him empire into provinces called ...
... Expansion of Empire under Darius I Ruled from 521-486 B.C. added western India to the Persian Empire. Then added Thrace in Europe and expanded the Empire to its greatest size. He also brought the Persian Empire into conflict with the Greeks. Satrapies Darius divided him empire into provinces called ...
Empires of Mesopotamia
... great traders and conquerors 1 . Due to Nebuchadnezzar’s conquests he was able to gain control of the trade gateway to the Mediterranean Sea a. Drove Egyptians out of Syria b. Captured major cities such as Jerusalem 2. Nebuchadnezzar relocated the Jews a. People in Judah refused to pay taxes b. Forc ...
... great traders and conquerors 1 . Due to Nebuchadnezzar’s conquests he was able to gain control of the trade gateway to the Mediterranean Sea a. Drove Egyptians out of Syria b. Captured major cities such as Jerusalem 2. Nebuchadnezzar relocated the Jews a. People in Judah refused to pay taxes b. Forc ...
Chapter 4
... 35. To support Babylon’s building projects and military, Nebuchadnezzar a. collected very high taxes from his people. b. stole from neighboring city-states. c. started wars throughout the region. d. required traveling merchants to pay tribute to Babylon. ...
... 35. To support Babylon’s building projects and military, Nebuchadnezzar a. collected very high taxes from his people. b. stole from neighboring city-states. c. started wars throughout the region. d. required traveling merchants to pay tribute to Babylon. ...
Study Guide Answer Key
... 10. True or False? The legal system of Babylon included giving women rights. TRUE 11. What were the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and where were they located? GARDENS THAT WERE CREATED TO DECORATE THE HIGH ROYAL PALACE 12. Why can Nebuchadrezzar be considered “infamous”? EXILED THE ISRAELITES FROM THEI ...
... 10. True or False? The legal system of Babylon included giving women rights. TRUE 11. What were the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and where were they located? GARDENS THAT WERE CREATED TO DECORATE THE HIGH ROYAL PALACE 12. Why can Nebuchadrezzar be considered “infamous”? EXILED THE ISRAELITES FROM THEI ...
Mesopotamia - SOA Literary Arts
... How would you answer the following questions? What impact do current events in Mesopotamia have on archaeology and world history today? ...
... How would you answer the following questions? What impact do current events in Mesopotamia have on archaeology and world history today? ...
6.mesopotamia.3
... 1. What strategies did Sargon use to conquer the independent city-states of Sumer? What strategies did he use to control and maintain his empire? 2. Did the Akkadians adopt Sumerian writing and language? Explain. 3. Who was Hammurabi? What was the significance of his code of laws? 4. What was life l ...
... 1. What strategies did Sargon use to conquer the independent city-states of Sumer? What strategies did he use to control and maintain his empire? 2. Did the Akkadians adopt Sumerian writing and language? Explain. 3. Who was Hammurabi? What was the significance of his code of laws? 4. What was life l ...
Ancient Near East
... Phoenicia. Also Babylonian conquests. • Ashur decked out: royal palace refurbished, royal garden with menageries, temples refitted. ...
... Phoenicia. Also Babylonian conquests. • Ashur decked out: royal palace refurbished, royal garden with menageries, temples refitted. ...
Jericho is one of the oldest known villages
... Fold your paper into 8 equal-sized areas. Draw a picture showing each topic. To get more ideas of what to draw, read the page in the Social Studies book. Give each drawing a caption. 1. Archaeologists hunt for artifacts buried in the ground for clues about early humans. (p.123) 2. The Paleolithic is ...
... Fold your paper into 8 equal-sized areas. Draw a picture showing each topic. To get more ideas of what to draw, read the page in the Social Studies book. Give each drawing a caption. 1. Archaeologists hunt for artifacts buried in the ground for clues about early humans. (p.123) 2. The Paleolithic is ...
Exam Review Mesopotamia
... 11. Two rivers of Mesopotamia 12. 1st civilization 13. Produced from copper and tin. 14. 1st type of writing system. 15. People buying and selling goods for Profit. 16. Sumerian temples 17. People who kept written records. 18. Main city-state of Sumerians. 19. 1st people to use geometry and algebra. ...
... 11. Two rivers of Mesopotamia 12. 1st civilization 13. Produced from copper and tin. 14. 1st type of writing system. 15. People buying and selling goods for Profit. 16. Sumerian temples 17. People who kept written records. 18. Main city-state of Sumerians. 19. 1st people to use geometry and algebra. ...
Name Chapter 4 Mesopotamia Lesson 2: Mesopotamian Empires
... 8. The empire was ruled by a king and was divided into regions called _____________. 9. The Assyrians used _________ ________ that had __________punishments. 10. The Assyrians worshiped the_________ gods as the __________________________________. 11. The______________ built large___________ and ____ ...
... 8. The empire was ruled by a king and was divided into regions called _____________. 9. The Assyrians used _________ ________ that had __________punishments. 10. The Assyrians worshiped the_________ gods as the __________________________________. 11. The______________ built large___________ and ____ ...
Mesopotamia student
... form of justice • Eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth • Harsh punishments were meant to keep people from hurting or cheating others ...
... form of justice • Eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth • Harsh punishments were meant to keep people from hurting or cheating others ...
Mesopotamia Timeline - Plain Local Schools
... 4000 BC - The Sumer establish powerful city-states building large ziggurats at the center of their cities as temples to their gods. ...
... 4000 BC - The Sumer establish powerful city-states building large ziggurats at the center of their cities as temples to their gods. ...
Study Guide for Ch
... Did the Akkadians adopt Sumerian writing and language? Explain. BABYLONIA: Who was Hammurabi? What was the significance of his code of laws? What else did he accomplish when he ruled? ASSYRIA: What was life like in Mesopotamia under Assyrian rule? What will the Assyrian Empire most be re ...
... Did the Akkadians adopt Sumerian writing and language? Explain. BABYLONIA: Who was Hammurabi? What was the significance of his code of laws? What else did he accomplish when he ruled? ASSYRIA: What was life like in Mesopotamia under Assyrian rule? What will the Assyrian Empire most be re ...
Soc. St. Ch2 Les3 Babylon and Assyria
... ~ This code tells us that not everyone was equal. ~This code followed Eye for an Eye – whoever caused an injury should be punished by being given that same injury, but only within each social class. ...
... ~ This code tells us that not everyone was equal. ~This code followed Eye for an Eye – whoever caused an injury should be punished by being given that same injury, but only within each social class. ...
Notes 8-Chapter4
... • His Mesopotamian empire lasted for more than 200 years before invaders conquered it. ...
... • His Mesopotamian empire lasted for more than 200 years before invaders conquered it. ...
originally two political divjsions nameþ Sumer and Akkad
... The Assyrian and Babylonian religions were similar in that they had hundreds of gods who ruled over every god. named The Assyrians their chief to respect with especially aspects, other life. But íheir religious ideas diverled in Merodach. worshiped god, the Babylonians and the chief as Assur ...
... The Assyrian and Babylonian religions were similar in that they had hundreds of gods who ruled over every god. named The Assyrians their chief to respect with especially aspects, other life. But íheir religious ideas diverled in Merodach. worshiped god, the Babylonians and the chief as Assur ...
Chapter 6 Exploring Ancient Mesopotamia
... • The laws and punishments did not treat all people equally and seem harsh compared to modern laws and punishments. • Babylonian society was unusually fair for its time. Slaves could buy their freedom and own property. Women could keep their own money and own property. ...
... • The laws and punishments did not treat all people equally and seem harsh compared to modern laws and punishments. • Babylonian society was unusually fair for its time. Slaves could buy their freedom and own property. Women could keep their own money and own property. ...
The Fertile Crescent
... the earliest known form of writing called cuneiform using a reed pen to make wedgeshaped marks on clay tablets. • Cuneiform is from the Latin word for wedge. • Sumerian scribes went through years of difficult schooling to acquire their skills. ...
... the earliest known form of writing called cuneiform using a reed pen to make wedgeshaped marks on clay tablets. • Cuneiform is from the Latin word for wedge. • Sumerian scribes went through years of difficult schooling to acquire their skills. ...
Chapter 4 Lesson 2 Mesopotamian Empires The First Empires
... -‐arose 1,000 years later -‐built a powerful military ...
... -‐arose 1,000 years later -‐built a powerful military ...