TCI Unit 1 Lesson 6 4-6

Who was the ruler of Babylonia during its thriving period?

• Hammurabi

• Assyrians

• Scythians

• Medes

What were the main factors that contributed to the flourishing of agriculture and trade in Babylonia?

• Roads and postal service

• Irrigation systems and trade

• Artisans and precious gems

• Historical poems and woven cloth

Which river was Babylon located on, making it an important center of trade?

• Nile River

• Tigris River

• Euphrates River

• Jordan River

What materials did Babylonians trade for with people throughout the Persian Gulf?

• Grain and woven cloth

• Wood and gold

• Silver and precious gems

• Livestock and animals

What rights did enslaved people have in Babylonian society?

• No rights at all

• Could work elsewhere and keep wages

• Could own property and buy freedom

• Could choose their own husbands

What rights did Babylonian women have?

• No rights at all

• Could own property and keep money

• Could choose their own husbands

• Could become rulers

Which group of people created the next great empire in Mesopotamia after the decline of Babylonia?

• Hammurabi

• Assyrians

• Scythians

• Medes

What were the Assyrians known for in terms of warfare?

• Cruelty and fear tactics

• Peaceful negotiations

• Diplomatic strategies

• Avoiding battles

What were some of the achievements of the Assyrians in warfare?

• Use of horses and iron weapons

• Development of aqueducts

• Building beautiful palaces

• Creating realistic sculptures

What led to the downfall of the Assyrian Empire?

• Weak military and lack of control

• Strong neighboring empires

• Lack of irrigation systems

• Invasion by the Babylonians