Lesson 7: Four Empires of Mesopotamia

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Akkadians' impact on Sumer:

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Conquered and united the city-states.

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Sargon's achievement:

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Military

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Sargon's methods to control his empire:

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1. Destroyed walls of cities 2. Replaced disloyal officials 3. Ensured his son would rule after him 4. All of the above

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Sargon built his capital using tributes from conquered peoples.

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Correct Answer: Tributes from conquered peoples.

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Hammurabi unified the Babylonian empire using:

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Code of laws "Eye for an Eye"

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Hammurabi's Code: First laws for all people

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Significant for being the first set of laws applicable to everyone.

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Hammurabi ensured food supply in Babylonia by maintaining irrigation systems.

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Correct answer: He kept the irrigation systems working properly.

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Women in Babylonia could...

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own property.

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New weapon developed by the Assyrians:

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battering ram

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Group known for cruelty:

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Assyrians