Ancient Empires Flashcard

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Sargon created the world’s first empire by

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uniting Akkadian and Babylonian lands.

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What city became the center of Hammurabi’s Mesopotamian empire?

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Babylon

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In what way were the Assyrian empire and the Persian empire similar?

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They both divided their vast lands into provinces ruled by governors.

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Why were the Phoenicians able to spread their culture over a wide area?

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The Phoenicians traded with cities around the Mediterranean region.

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Why was ironmaking an important technology for the Hittites?

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Iron weapons gave Hittite armies an advantage over their enemies.

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What was a significant contribution of the Phoenicians to modern society?

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The creation of a simplified alphabet.

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How did the Assyrian empire maintain control over its vast territories?

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By implementing a system of roads and communication.

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What was the primary reason for the decline of the Hittite empire?

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Invasion by the Sea Peoples.

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What is an empire?

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A group of different lands under one ruler

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Who was the king of Babylon?

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Hammurabi