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– Waves of invaders swept into the fertile crescent after the collapse of the Babylonian Empire – These invaders created huge empires and introduced new technologies into the region – What geographic characteristic of the region allowed for the easy movement of armies? • What did Sumerians build to protect cities from invasion? • How were Sumerian gods and their environment similar? • Why is the Code of Hammurabi significant in history? Fertile Crescent Empires • Indo-European tribe that came from the area north of the Black Sea • Settled in Asia Minor (Modern day Turkey) • Knowledge of iron working allowed them to build the first iron weapons and expand their empire – Revolutionized warfare – Improved chariots • Blended their culture with the people around them – Used Sumerian cuneiform – Adapted the Code of Hammurabi What important concept does this illustrate? • from Northern Mesopotamia • Strong military power with fierce warriors • Known for their brutal tactics in battle • organized and efficient government • Established one of the world’s first libraries • Empire was linked by roads – Allowed for communication and expansion of trade • Controlled conquered people by crushing any resistance to their rule • What advance had the Hittites made in metal working? • Why were the Assyrians so hated by the people they conquered?