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20 Cards in this Set
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Who was Sargon 1 ?
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Sargon 1 was a ruler from an area in northern Mesopotamia. He conquered the city states of Sumer.
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What was Sargon 1 known as ?
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He was known as Akkad.
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What became the language of the people ?
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Akkadian became the language of the people.
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What is culture ?
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Culture is a way of life that people choose to live.
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What did Hummurabi reorganize ?
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He reorganized the tax system and also began a government housing program.
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What was the hummurabi code ? And why was it similar to our daily use of life ?
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The hummurabi code covered almost everything in daily life. It was similar to our daily life that we live now becuase, they have judges, are punished, people were pleaded guilty too, so it is just like trial's and court today.
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How long did hummurabi rule ?
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He ruled for 40 years.
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What is a reign ?
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It is a period of power, and was known as the Golden Age of Babylon.
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What did the Sumerian's develope ?
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They developed the earliest known civilization in the world.
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What has Mesopotamia been called ?
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It has been called "The cradle of civilization."
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What are the oldest written records known as ?
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They were known as Sumerian.
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Who were the first people to write down their laws ?
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The Sumerians.
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What became the model of people's writing ?
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Cuneiform.
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Who developed a 12 month calendar based on the cycles of the moon ?
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The mesopotamians.
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What did Mesopotamia use that was operated by controlled drops of water ?
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They used a clock.
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Who worshiped the same Sumerian god that the Akkadians worship ?
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The babylon people.
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In what period of time did the power of Sumer start to fade ?
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In about 2400 B.C.
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What was surplus ?
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Extra products of products for money or for goods.
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What was reform used for ?
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It was used for improvement in which hammurabi became best known for the code of law.
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What did the calendar mark ?
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The calendar marked the times for religious festivals and planting.
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