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The Assyrians acquired a new technology from the Hittites that helped them strengthen their army. What was it?

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Iron... which made the strongest weapons at the time.

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King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon built this world wonder for his wife, who missed her home in the mountains... what was it?

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The Hanging Gardens

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Why was Babylon's location between the Mediterranean Sea and the Persian Gulf so important for its success?

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This was a central location on trade routes, which brought many caravans and merchants to Babylon.

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The Assyrians had conquered this people, and had ruled them for many years. Finally, around in 612 BC this people, led by their leader Nabopollassar defeated the Assyrians. What was the name of this people?

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Chaldeans

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Why were the Persians able to defeat the mighty nation of Babylon in 539 B.C.?

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Babylon had become weak due to poor harvests and rulers after the death of the great king Nebuchadnezzar.

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Groups of merchants that traveled together, with the idea that a larger group would be better able to defend against bandits and problems on the road.

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caravan

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This was the capital city of the Assyrians. It would later fall when the Chaldeans defeated them.

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Nineveh

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When the empire became too big for one person to rule, emperors appointed leaders to represent them in smaller political districts. What were these called?

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provinces

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This Chaldean king made Babylon into one of the greatest cities in the ancient world.

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Nebuchadnezzar

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People in ancient Mesopotamia made many discoveries that had to do with the movements of the sun, moon, and stars. What were these people called?

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astronomers