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- 1. agree that these ancient laws were the first to cover all aspects of society. They don’t agree as to whether the code is fair or cruel.
- 3. Hammurabi’s Code: called for violent punishments, often death, even for non-violent crimes, allowed no explanation from an accused person.
- 4. Explain which of the four major empires that ruled Mesopotamia had the greatest achievements, and why you think these achievements were the most important.
- 7. Sumer was a series of individual __________ that competed for natural resources
- 8. The study of stars and planets. This is the key ingredient to telling time and setting calendars.
- 16. The world’s first/oldest written set of laws Laws Included: Rules for trade, Payment for work. It is a list of 282 laws that deal with many different parts of society.
- 17. Built aqueducts, developed sculpture called bas-relief, developed iron tools, Controlled the largest area (including Egypt)
- 18. The __________ of ancient Sumer were like small independent countries.
- 19. A military attack on a city to force it to surrender. Usually takes a long time. Requires lots of time and money.
- 21. A large rock with a piece of history carved into it. Usually shows an epic ruler winning an epic war in an epic way
- 22. Built roads, had a postal service, maintained increasingly complex irrigation systems, eExpanded trade in Persian Gulf
- 24. Strong capital as seat of government, Tribute System, Recorded history on steles
- 25. About 2300 B.C.E., the __________ conquered Sumer, turning it into the world’s first empire.
- 26. City that is the center of government, usually the largest city, often centrally located
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- 2. Hammurabi’s Code: states what all people needed to know about the rules of their society, brought order and justice to Babylonian society.
- 5. Ancient __________ flourished in Mesopotamia between 3500 and 2300 B.C.E.
- 6. Nebuchadnezzar II was emperor . Constructed the Hanging Gardens of Babylon for his wife because she looked sad. Advances in math
- 9. Considered a military and political forerunner, first to use a standing army and military tactics
- 10. A channel that brings water from far away. Allows you to have a town or city that isn’t located right on the water.
- 11. A group of people united and ruled by a king or queen
- 12. Used Astronomy to Improve calendars, tell time using __________
- 13. A large territory where groups of people are ruled by a single leader or government.
- 14. The Assyrian Empire had a strong military, used horses & __________ in battle, had Iron weapons, used siege warfare
- 15. Money paid by one people or ruler to another people or ruler to show loyalty
- 20. Used Sargon’s basic format. Customized some improvements. Had an extremely peaceful reign
- 23. Sculpture that sticks out from the wall. In Mesopotamia, often had human and animal features.