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an agreement between nations to fight each other's enemies; a partnership alliance
How did Hammurabi's laws change life in Mesopotamia? Hammurabi's laws change life in Mesopotamia because it was the first time laws were written down for everyone to see.
Who was the sixth king of Babylon, and what is he most famous for creating? The sixth king of Babylon was Hammurabi and he is most famous for creating the Code of Laws.
Explain how the Assyrians came to rule so many lands and people? The Assyrians came to rule so many lands and peoples because of their superior iron weapons.
What was Nebuchadnezzar II most famous accomplishment? Nebuchadnezzar II's most famous accomplishment was the hanging gardens of Babylon.
a substance from which other things are made raw materials
What important aspect of their culture did the Phoenicians spread to trading partners? The important aspect of the Phoenicians culture that they spread to trading partners was their alphabet.
How did the Phoenicians help shape civilization in the ancient world? The Phoenicians helped shape civilization in the ancient world by building great ships, being seafarers, and traders. They traded across the Mediterranean region and established colonies and exchanged ideas, language, technology, and other innovations.
the sympathy for the beliefs and practices of others tolerance
an administrative district of a larger empire or country province
Governor of a province in the Persian Empire satraps
What was the secret to Cyrus the Great's success? The secret to Cyrus the Great's success was his tolerance and sympathy for the beliefs and practices of others.
What are some of the things that Darius I did so that his empire would not weaken like others? Darius I divided his empire into 20 smaller provinces which were ruled by governors called satraps so that his empire would not weaken like others.
How did Cyrus the Great treat conquered peoples? Cyrus the Great treated conquered peoples with respect by honoring their local customs and traditions
Why did Darius I have the 1,500 mile-long Royal Road built? Darius I had the 1,500 mile-long Royal Road built to make communication across the empire easier.
The things both cultural and technological, left to us from past cultures. legacy
What Mesopotamian invention had a lasting impact on mathematics? Mesopotamia's invention of the abacus had a lasting impact on mathematics.
What is an abacus? An abacus is a device that uses sliding beads for counting.
What impact did the ancient Mesopotamians have on ideas about government? Hammurabi's development of a codified system of laws and punishments, Cyrus's demonstration of the value of tolerance and mercy, and Darius I's local rulers that controlled a large area and emphasized communications as means of maintaining unity
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