Babylonian Civilization and Contributions

The video explores the history of Babylon, highlighting its rise, cultural contributions, and eventual decline. It discusses the city's influence on surrounding civilizations, its achievements under Hammurabi, and the creation of the Neo-Babylonian Empire. Despite its fall to the Hittites and later the Persians, Babylon's legacy persisted through its cultural and scientific advancements. The video concludes by examining Babylon's lasting impact and the factors leading to its decline.

What was one of the key contributions of Babylonian civilization to mathematics?

• The development of algebra

• The creation of trigonometry

• The discovery of geometry

• The invention of calculus

How did the Euphrates River contribute to the rise of Babylon?

• It shifted course, placing Babylon at a strategic trade point

• It isolated Babylon from other civilizations

• It provided a natural defense against invaders

• It was a source of abundant fish and food

What was the significance of the Code of Hammurabi?

• It was a guide for building architecture

• It was the first written language

• It established a uniform standard of justice

• It was a religious text

Which ancient story is attributed to Babylonian storytellers?

• The Aeneid

• The Epic of Gilgamesh

• The Odyssey

• The Iliad

What was a major cultural achievement of Babylon in terms of language?

• Developing Latin

• Inventing hieroglyphics

• Making Akkadian the diplomatic language of the Near East

• Creating the first alphabet

Who conquered Babylon in 1595 BC, leading to its first fall?

• The Assyrians

• The Persians

• The Hittites

• The Greeks

What was a significant architectural achievement during the Neo-Babylonian Empire?

• The Hanging Gardens

• The Parthenon

• The Great Pyramid

• The Colosseum

Which king's religious reforms caused unrest in Babylon?

• King Cyrus

• King Nabonidus

• King Nebuchadnezzar II

• King Hammurabi

How did Cyrus the Great approach the conquest of Babylon?

• He converted Babylon to Greek culture

• He retained Babylonian religion and institutions

• He ignored Babylon completely

• He destroyed all Babylonian cultural elements

What ultimately led to the decline of Babylon as a major cultural center?

• Natural disasters

• A lack of resources

• Isolation from trade routes

• The rise of other influential cultures