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Homework 10/14/15
Why was Sargon’s Empire important?
Sargon conquered the entire Mesopotamian region in 2340 BCE,
making it the first empire in the world. It lasted for a little more
than 200 years before it was taken over.
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Sargon and Hammurabi
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Mesopotamia was taken over by Sargon the Akkadian king
in 2340 BCE. This became the world’s first empire.
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An empire is a group of many lands ruled by one ruler.
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In 1792 BCE, Hammurabi the king of Babylon conquered the
Mesopotamian region, he is best known for is code of law.
What was Hammurabi’s code?
Do you think Hammurabi’s Code was cruel or fair?
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It is a set of laws for the Babylonian empire.
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These laws were written down in cuneiform and were the
same for all people
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Hammurabi wrote the 282 laws in 1750 BCE- they included
laws on farming, crimes, business activities, marriage and
the family.
Give three reasons with examples for your answer.