wealth sent from one country or ruler to another as a sign that the other is superior

one who studies the stars and planets

a territory governed as a political district of a country or empire

a group of merchants traveling together for safety, usually with a large number of camels

a collection of written laws and rules

Around 2340 B.C., ______ created the world's first empire.

How did Hammurabi's code change life in Mesopotamia?

What did the Hittites teach the Assyrians that helped make their army stronger?

What was the capital of the Assyrian Empire?

In 612 b.c. the Chaldeans defeated whom?

Which Mesopotamian King rebuilt the city of Babylon?

Which part of Babylon was known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?

Babylon became rich from trade because it was located on a major trade route between the Mediterranean Sea and the

In 539 B.C., Which group defeated the Chaldeans and conquered Babylon?