Ancient Societies

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What was the largest province within Mesopotamia?

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Sumer.

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Name one feature of Sumer's advanced system.

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An advanced government system.

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What did Sumer domesticate?

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Livestock.

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What system did Sumer develop for agriculture?

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An irrigation system.

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Significance of Mesopotamia in history

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It is known as the first recorded civilization.

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Sargon I

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King of Akkad (2334-2279 BC) who began the invasion of Sumer, known as the First World Conqueror.

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Hammurabi’s Code

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The first recorded legal code, showing that people had access to the law and mastery of a written language.

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Type of military the Assyrians had?

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The most fearsome military in the region, using iron weapons, swift strategy, and merciless punishments.

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What Nebuchadnezzar built Babylon into?

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The trade capital of the region, with great wealth, education, art, and technology.

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Assyrians' strategy in warfare?

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Swift strategy and merciless punishments.