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What significant contribution did Hammurabi make during his reign in the Babylonian Empire?
What significant contribution did Hammurabi make during his reign in the Babylonian Empire?
- He traded extensively with the Elamites
- He expanded the empire's territory significantly
- He established a military dictatorship
- He created the first written legal code (correct)
The Babylonian Empire collapsed due to its inability to control its northern periphery.
The Babylonian Empire collapsed due to its inability to control its northern periphery.
True (A)
What was one major internal struggle that contributed to the decline of the Babylonian Empire?
What was one major internal struggle that contributed to the decline of the Babylonian Empire?
Revolts from the periphery
Hammurabi's Code consists of _____ laws inscribed in cuneiform.
Hammurabi's Code consists of _____ laws inscribed in cuneiform.
Match the external threats to the groups responsible for the attacks on the Babylonian Empire:
Match the external threats to the groups responsible for the attacks on the Babylonian Empire:
What is a basic definition of an empire?
What is a basic definition of an empire?
The Akkadian Empire was established by Sargon of Akkad around 2500 BCE.
The Akkadian Empire was established by Sargon of Akkad around 2500 BCE.
Who is recognized as the world’s first emperor?
Who is recognized as the world’s first emperor?
Sargon used ________ governors to control the weaker periphery in Sumeria.
Sargon used ________ governors to control the weaker periphery in Sumeria.
Which of the following methods did Sargon use to extend his power?
Which of the following methods did Sargon use to extend his power?
Akkadian was made the official language of Mesopotamia by Sargon.
Akkadian was made the official language of Mesopotamia by Sargon.
Match the following aspects of the Akkadian Empire with their descriptions:
Match the following aspects of the Akkadian Empire with their descriptions:
The _______, located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, was known for its city-states.
The _______, located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, was known for its city-states.
Flashcards
Hammurabi's Code
Hammurabi's Code
Hammurabi's Code was the world's first written legal code, containing 282 laws inscribed in cuneiform script.
Babylonian Empire
Babylonian Empire
The Babylonian Empire was a powerful civilization in Mesopotamia, known for its advanced culture and legal system. It was founded around 1894 BCE and lasted for centuries.
Assyrian Empire
Assyrian Empire
The Assyrian Empire was a powerful and aggressive civilization that dominated Mesopotamia from the 9th to 7th centuries BCE.
Decline of the Babylonian Empire: Internal Struggles
Decline of the Babylonian Empire: Internal Struggles
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Decline of the Babylonian Empire: External Threats
Decline of the Babylonian Empire: External Threats
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Empire definition 1
Empire definition 1
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Empire definition 2
Empire definition 2
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Akkadian Empire
Akkadian Empire
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Akkad
Akkad
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Periphery
Periphery
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World's First Permanent Army
World's First Permanent Army
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Akkadian Governors
Akkadian Governors
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Akkadian language
Akkadian language
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Study Notes
Southwest Asian Web: Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley (3500 BCE to 200 BCE)
- The period spans from 3500 BCE to 200 BCE, focusing on the interaction between Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley.
Definition of Empire
- An empire is a complex political organization where a dominant central state controls weaker peripheral (outer) states.
- An empire can also be defined as a group of states or ethnic groups ruled by a single sovereign power. This power utilizes varying degrees of centralization through shared language, religious beliefs, trade, political systems, and military might.
Akkadian Empire (2334-2154 BCE)
- Founded by Sargon of Akkad in 2334 BCE.
- Sargon, meaning "True King," established the world's first empire.
- His reign lasted roughly 56 years.
- The empire's growth resulted from Sargon's attacks on surrounding city-states, conquering weaker peripheral areas.
- Centralized control was achieved through Akkadian governors who ruled the periphery, use of a standardized Akkadian language and collection of taxes.
Mesopotamian City-States
- Mesopotamia was populated by numerous city-states, established around 3000 BCE.
- Fertile Crescent conditions supported dense population growth.
- Surrounded by the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
Reasons for the Akkadian Empire's Decline
- Internal struggles arising from revolts in the periphery and the central state's inability to maintain order.
- External threats emerged from frequent attacks and invasions by surrounding groups such as the Gutians, Elamites, and Amorites.
- Environmental factors like droughts, famines, and disruptions in trade negatively impacted the empire.
Babylonian Empire (1894-539 BCE)
- Founded around 1894 BCE.
- Hammurabi (1792-1750 BCE) was a prominent ruler.
- Known for his legal code, Hammurabi's Code, which influenced future legal systems, particularly in Rome and modern legal systems.
- The empire collapsed due to failing to control the northern periphery.
Assyrian Empire (911-609 BCE)
- Further research is needed to learn more about the Assyrian Empire.
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