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Sargon I

Who created the world’s
first empire?

Sargon I conquered
Sumerian city states and
created the world’s first
empire.

Under Sargon I Akkadian
became the official
language of the people.
Hammurabi of Babylon
 Who moved into Mesopotamia in 1800
B.C.?
 In 1800 B.C. a people known as
Amorites moved into Mesopotamia
and establish the city of Babylon.
 The King of Babylon, Hammurabi
conquered Akkad and Sumer and
created an even larger empire, than
Sargon I.
PSSA Writing Prompt
 Re-read the section, “Hammurabi of Babylon” pg
61&63 Hammurabi was a popular ruler because of the
changes and reforms or, improvements to government
that he achieved while he was emperor. What
changes/reforms did he implement? Use at least five
examples from your text to support your answer.…
Hammurabi of Babylon
 Hammurabi’s
Accomplishments:
1. He improved the irrigation
systems.
2. He changed the religion by
raising the god of Babylon
above all others. (uniting the
people)
3. He reorganized the tax
system.
4. He began a government
housing program.
5. He established a code of law.
PSSA Writing Prompt
 Hammurabi achieved many reforms while he was
emperor. The first thing he did was improved the
irrigation systems. Hammurabi also changed the
religion by raising the god of Babylon above all others
and he reorganized the tax system. Finally,
Hammurabi established a code of law and he began a
government-housing program.
Hammurabi of Babylon
 Hammurabi is best known
for his code of law. The code
covered almost everything in
daily life. A person was
innocent until proven guilty.
There were no prison
sentences. Members have the
upper class were generally
treated better members of
the lower class.
 “An eye for an eye”
Write Pair Share
 Why is the time under Hammurabi considered the
Golden Age of Babylon? Do you think Hammurabi was
a popular ruler why or why not?
Hammurabi of Babylon
 During Hammurabi’s
rule Babylon became
an important trade
center.
 The time period
under Hammurabi is
consider “The Golden
Age of Babylon!”
Contributions
 Paired Reading: Please read
 Section 3 Contributions Pg 63-64
 Small Group Activity:
 Please break into small groups and list
the contributions of the Sumerians.
Contributions
1.Cuneiform
2. Wheel – Helped transportation
3. Plow – Made it possible for farmers to grow more food with less effort
4. Sailboat – Replaced muscle power with wind power
5. Calendar – The people of Mesopotamia developed a 12-month calendar based on the
cycles of the moon. The calendar marked the times for religious festivals and
planting
6. Math – The people developed a number system based on 60. From this came the 60minute hour, 60-second minute, and the 360-degree circle.
7. Water Clock – A clock that was operated by controlled drops of water.
Classwork Guided Reading
1.
What kinds of changes/reforms is Hammurabi given credit?
2.
Describe Hammurabi’s code of law
3.
List at least four contributions of Mesopotamian civilizations.
4.
What number did the Mesopotamians base their number
system on? What are some of the results that are part of our
daily life.
Write Pair Share
 How have inventions by the people of Mesopotamia
helped shape present day life?