Exploring the Rise of Babylon and Hammurabi's Code

The video explores the rise of Babylon under King Hammurabi, detailing the political landscape of Mesopotamia, the early history of Babylon, and Hammurabi's ascension to power. It covers his diplomatic and military strategies, including alliances and conflicts with neighboring states, leading to Babylon's dominance in the region. The video also includes a sponsorship segment for Raid Shadow Legends.

What led to the collapse of the Third Dynasty of Ur?

• Invasion by the Amorites

• Economic decline

• Natural disasters

• Internal rebellion

Who was the first ruler to establish the Babylonian dynasty?

• Hammurabi

• Sumu-abum

• Shamshi-Adad

• Rim-Sin

Which city did Sumu-la-El expand Babylon to include?

• Ur

• Kish

• Nippur

• Eridu

What was the main power in the region when Hammurabi took the throne?

• Upper Mesopotamian Kingdom

• Eshnunna

• Larsa

• Elam

What was Hammurabi's focus during the first 28 years of his reign?

• Forming alliances

• Internal development

• Building monuments

• Military expansion

Who did the Elamites ally with to attack Eshnunna?

• Shamshi-Adad

• Zimri-Lim

• Rim-Sin

• Hammurabi

What strategy did the inhabitants of the city use to defend against the Elamite siege?

• Built higher walls

• Opened irrigation canals

• Poisoned the water supply

• Used fire arrows

Why did Hammurabi declare war on Rim-Sin?

• To gain control of trade routes

• To avenge a betrayal

• To pre-emptively strike

• To expand his territory

What was the outcome of Hammurabi's siege of Larsa?

• The city walls were torn down but not raised

• Rim-Sin escaped and remained free

• The city was raised

• Hammurabi was defeated

What significant change did Hammurabi's conquests bring to Sumer and Akkad?

• Introduction of new religions

• Establishment of a new dynasty

• Formation of a large territorial state

• Complete destruction of city-states