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Unit 2 Chapter 3

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Why did the Sumerians develop a writing system? The government wanted to keep records of food.
The lowest class in Sumerian society was________ and ________? farmers and slaves
Sargon was known for creating the world's first empire.
People are made to pay for running their government describes the system of taxation created by the kings of Babylon.
The Kassites conquered Babylon by waiting until Hittites left the city with its riches.
What did Assyrians learn from the Hittites? how to make and use chariots.
Sumerians had what form of government? a monarchy
some Sumerian innovations were dikes, reservoirs, canals, wheeled carts, and a 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? The lance and battering ram.
What empire replaced the Assyrian Empire? The New Babylonian Empire
Who were the Amorites? Rulers of Babylonian Empire
Sargon ruled the Akkadian Empire for 56 years
One of Sargon's major accomplishments as a ruler of the Akkadian Empire was development of a standing army
Which of the following is an idea that formed the basis of the Code of Hammurabi? the strong shall not oppress the weak
Mesopotamia was known as the Fertile Crescent
Ancient Mesopotamia is located on what is now southern Iraq
Who had more authority and independence in Sumer? Men or women? men
The New Babylonian Empire replaced the Assyrian Empire
Mesopotamia is located between which two rivers? the Tigris and Euphrates
What was the capital of the Assyrian Empire? Nineveh
How did Nineveh change after becoming the Assyrian capital? it became a beautiful city of gardens and palaces
What was the capital of the Babylonian Empire? Babylon
The Kassites ruled for how many years? over 500
How many laws were in the Code of Hammurabi? 282
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