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How were social classes treated differently in Babylonian society and why?
Hammurabi's code treated various groups differently- penalty greater for lower ranked social classes
What does the term corroborate mean?
to confirm or give the support to
True or False-Hammurabi cared about all members of society- weak or strong?
False
True of False-Hammurabi wanted future generations to continue to obey his laws?
True
Who were skilled sailors and navigators who dominated trade?
Phoenicians
Who was the first civilization that created advancements in technology?
Sumerians
Who followed a set of written laws that society had to obey?
Babylonians
Who were fierce warriors that used iron weapons and cavalry
Assyrians
Sardon was the leader of this empire
Akkadians
The first standing army help this empire become the largest one
Persians
How did trade improve under Darius' rule?
He seized power, created common currency and built new roads
How did the invention of the wheel help the Sumerians?
They used the wheel to help them carry heavy loads over long distances
What invention helped the Sumerians to record business deals, medical records, read Hammurabi's Code?
Cuneiform
Why did Mesopotamians need to use an irrigation system?
The prevent flooding and to bring water inland
What is irrigation?
Supplying water to land or crops
Soldiers who rode on horses were called?
Cavalry
What is the significance of the ziggurat?
the tall structure showed how important religion was.
Why were the rivers considered an environmental issue or dangerous?
They caused catastrophic floods and destroyed the villages and crops
Why were priests so important to the Sumerians?
They believed that priests could communicate with many Gods
True or False- Mesopotamians were monotheistic
False
What does Polytheism mean?
belief in many gods
Areas surrounding Mesopotamia are called?
city-state
What two rivers is Mesopotamia between?
Tigris and Euphrates
What does Mesopotamia mean?
Land between two rivers
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