Chapter 6: Exploring Four Empires of Mesopotamia

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Sumerian city-states were vulnerable to stronger groups because they were not united.

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Lack of unity

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Four Mesopotamian empires in order:

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Akkadian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Neo-Babylonian

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Leader of the Akkadian Empire

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Sargon

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Sargon gained control of Mesopotamia, including Sumer, using:

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Military skills

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Leader of the Babylonian empire

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Hammurabi

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Hammurabi's Code

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First code of laws for all

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Unusual aspects of Babylonian society

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Fairness in society

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Babylonian Empire: Women could own land.

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True

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Most warlike empire?

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Assyrian

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Factors enabling Assyrian empire's vast conquests:

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war weapons and war strategies