What situation of weakness did the Chaldeans identify on Assyrians to take over their empire?
An intense rebellion over who was going to be the next ruler.
Explain how Sargon formed the world's first empire.
With well-trained armies he conquered the Sumerian city-states one by one becoming the king of Sumer and all Mesopotamia.
What was the first major success of the Chaldean rebellion?
Conquering Uruk and forcing the Assyrians out becoming the king of Babylonia.
Who was the leader of the Akkadians?
Sargon.
Who was Nebuchadnezzar and mention at least 3 things he did during his rule?
Second Babylonian king and son of Nabopolassar. He built city walls, the Hanging Gardens, largest ziggurat of Mesopotamia, beautiful king palace street.
Approximately, how many soldiers were in the Assyrian army?
Around 50,000
What is an empire?
Large territory or group of many territories governed by one ruler.
How long did Sargon's empire last?
200 years.
What did king Ashurbanipal do that was major world contribution?
Building the first libraries.
Who started the Chaldean revolt against Assyria?
King Nabopolassar.
Mention at least three actions Assyrians took to control their large territory.
Divide the territory in provinces. Build roads to connect the provinces. Choose government officials. Collect taxes and carry out laws. Set soldiers on the road
Why did Nebuchadnezzar built the Hanging Gardens?
To please his wife since she missed her homeplace.
Who did the Chaldeans ally with and what did they achieve?
The Medes and together they managed to defeat the Assyrian army.
What was the Hammurabi's code?
A set of laws that dealt with crimes, farming, business, marriage and family. This code listed a punishment for each crime.
What did people prefer to do due to Assyrian reputation?
Surrender without a fight.
What present territories did the Assyrian empire cover? (3 to win)
Turkey, Iran, Syria, and Iraq.
What did Assyrians learn from the Hittites?
The production of iron for weapons and tools.
Who was Hammurabi?
The king of the city of Babylon.
Which was the grandest city of the Amorites?
Babylon.
What kind of weapons did Assyrian soldiers use? (4 to win)
Slingshots, bows and arrows, swords, and spears.
What does the phrase "An eye for and eye and a tooth for a tooth" mean?
It means a punishment for a crime should match the seriousness of the crime.
How long did the Assyrian empire last?
300 years.
To what territories the Babylonian Empire stretched?
North from the Persian Gulf, through the Tigris-Euphrates valley and west to the Mediterranean Sea.
What common cause joined the Chaldeans and their allies?
Wanting to break free from the Assyrian rule.
What soldier units were found the Assyrian army? (3 to win)
Infantry, Cavalry, and charioteers.
How did Hammurabi form the Babylonian empire?
Conquering the cities the Amorites controlled in the north and the south.
Mention at least 3 things Assyrians do other people.
Robbing them, setting their crops on fire, destroy their towns and dams, taking tribute, and driving people away from their homes.
Why are the Chaldeans also known as the new Babylonian Empire?
Because they were direct descendants of Babylonians who made Hammurabi's empire.
Who were the Amorites and what did they do?
People from the west of Mesopotamia that through conquest started building their own cities.
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