F & C Four Empires of Mesopotamia L6

Front

What did Hammurabi use to unify the Babylonian empire and preserve order?

Back

his code of laws

Front

What new weapon did the Assyrians develop for warfare?

Back

battering ram

Front

Why did Nebuchadnezzar build two walls, some towers, and a moat around his capital?

Back

To protect the city from attacks.

Front

What was the purpose of the Assyrian aqueducts?

Back

to bring water to the city

Front

Where were the Hanging Gardens of Babylon planted?

Back

high on the royal palace

Front

What was the written language of Mesopotamia?

Back

Cunieform

Front

Mesopotamians believed the power of the king came from

Back

The gods

Front

Hammurabi's code is a famous system of laws because it...

Back

is thought to be one of the earliest written set of laws

Front

Which leader created the world's first empire?

Back

Sargon

Front

What were the Assyrians most known for?

Back

Their fearsome army and warriors