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What was Hammurabi best known for? |
Hammurabi was best known for Hammurabi’s Code of Laws. |
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What problem did all four Mesopotamian empires have after the fall of Sumer? |
The problem that all four Mesopotamian empires had after the fall of Sumer was that because they were so large, their armies were spread too thin and they could not defend themselves from invaders. |
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What was unique about the Babylonian Empire? |
One thing that was unique about the Babylonian Empire was that women and slaves had more rights than in any other empire. |
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What problem did the city-states face by being independent? |
The problem that the city-states faced by being independent was that the city states were unable to defend themselves against stronger groups. |
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5. What power was used when the Akkadians conquered Sumer? |
Military power |
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Who created the world’s first empire? |
King Sargon and the Akkadians created the world’s first empire. |
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Akkadian- |
first empire, fought in tight formations and carried shields, (military strategies) stele |
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Assyrian- |
Assyrian- battering rams, moveable towers, used horses in battle, siege warfare (war strategies) bas reliefs (art) aqueducts |
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Babylonian- |
Babylonian- trade center, Hammurabi Code of Laws, women and slave rights, postal service |
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Neo Babylonian- |
Neo-Babylonian- sundial, hanging gardens, inner and outer protective wall, skilled at math and astronomy |
