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15 Cards in this Set
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What was the problem with city-states' independence from on another? |
They were unable to defend themselves against stronger groups. |
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What feature did the Akkadian, Babylonian, and Assyrian empires have that the Sumerians lacked? |
A government that ruled several groups |
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What was first empire? |
Akkadians |
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Who was the leader of the Akkadians? |
Sargon-Gained power over Sumer because of their military strength |
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How did Akkadians get the resources they needed? |
Collecting tributes from conquered cities/people |
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What were Steles used for? |
record important events |
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Who was the leader of the Babylonians? |
Hammurabi |
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What is Hammurabi known for? |
Code of Laws |
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What was different about Babylon's legal system? |
It gave women and slaves more rights |
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What was the capital of the Assyrian Empire? |
Nineveh |
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What did the Assyrians use to conquer cities? |
bettering rams, movable towers, and siege techniques |
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Who was the king of the Neo-Babylonians? |
Nebuchadrezzar II- Built wall, towers, and a moat around this capital to protect it. |
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What was the purpose of Assyrian aqueducts? |
They brought water to the city. |
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Where were the Hanging Gardens of Babylon located? |
On the royal palace |
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What did all 4 empires struggle with? |
controlling such large areas |
