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Why did the Sumerians develop a writing system? the government wanted to keep records of food
What was the lowest class in Sumerian society? farmers and slaves
What was Sargon known for? creating the world's first empire
The system of taxation (where people are made to pay for running their government) was created by whom? the kings of Babylon
How did the Kassites conquer Babylon? by waiting until the Hittites left the city with its riches
What did Assyrians learn from the HIttites? how to make and use chariots
What form of government did the Sumerians have? a monarchy
What were some Sumerian innovations? dikes, reservoirs, canals, wheeled carts, and division of labor
What are two innovations of the Babylonian Empire? a system of taxation and a centralized government
What innovations helped to unite the people of the Assyrian Empire? a system of paved roads, postal system, and a local government
What empire replaced the Assyrian Empire? the New Babylonian Empire
Who were the Amorites? rulers of the Babylonian Empire
How long did Sargon rule the Akkadian Empire? 56 years
What was one of Sargon's major accomplishments? he developed a standing army
What is an idea that formed the basis for the Codee of Hammurabi? the strong shall not oppress the weak
What was Mesopotamia known as? the Fertile Crescent
Mesopotamia was located in what modern-day country? southern Iraq
Mesopotamia is located between which two rivers? Tigris and Euphrates
What was the capital of the Assyrian Empire? Nineveh
What was the capital of the Babylonian Empire? Babylon
How long did the Kassites rule? over 500 years
How many laws were in the Code of Hammurabi? 282
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