Finish creating your depiction of Humbaba from the Epic of Gilgamesh 6.9 Can you trace the development of the successive city-states and empires of the Fertile Crescent region? August 29 Bell Ringer Finish creating your depiction of Humbaba from the Epic of Gilgamesh

Let’s Review…Sargon & Hammurabi 6.9 Can you trace the development of the successive city-states and empires of the Fertile Crescent region? Let’s Review…Sargon & Hammurabi Sargon the Great-ruled the Akkadian Empire & conquered Sumer in 2340 B.C. Had a powerful army Created the world’s first empire: a group of many different lands under one ruler King of Sumer and Akkad He ruled from c.2334 B.C.-2279 B.C Empire lasted for more than 200 hundred years before invaders

Hammurabi-1800s B.C. conquered Mesopotamia & built their own cities 6.9 Can you trace the development of the successive city-states and empires of the Fertile Crescent region? Hammurabi-1800s B.C. conquered Mesopotamia & built their own cities Babylon was the grandest Hammurabi created the Babylonian Empire in 1792 B.C. Reigned from 1792 B.C- 1750 B.C. Hammurabi’s Code-a set of laws Based on social class Every area of life

The empires of Assyrians and Chaldeans 6.9 Can you trace the development of the successive city-states and empires of the Fertile Crescent region? Summarize the major contributions of King Nebuchadnezzar. The empires of Assyrians and Chaldeans

Summarize the major contributions of King Nebuchadnezzar. The Assyrians- about 1,000 years after Hammurabi The Assyrian Empire Large and powerful army that began to take over Mesopotamia 50,000 soldiers Fought with slingshots, bows and arrows, swords, and spears Robbed people, set crops on fire, destroyed towns Brutal One key to success was iron weapons. The Hittites, people in the north mastered iron production. The Assyrians learned from them.

Summarize the major contributions of King Nebuchadnezzar. Assyrian Kings and Government Capital was Nineveh. Divided their empire into provinces Life in Assyria Had code laws, but their punishments were harsher Worshipped many gods King Ashurbanipal built one of the world’s first libraries Farming and trade were both important They brought in metal and wood to supply their empire

Summarize the major contributions of King Nebuchadnezzar. Why was the Assyrian army so strong? Why did the Assyrians bring in building materials from long distances? Mesopotamia was an arid land with several deserts. Few trees grew there, and the land evidently did not have a supply of stone suitable to the Assyrians’ building needs.

Summarize the major contributions of King Nebuchadnezzar. The Chaldean Empire The people rebelled against the Assyrians. In about 650 B.C., the Chaldeans took power. They burned Nineveh to the ground. In 627 B.C, King Nabopolassar led a revolt and was crowned king of Babylon. Nabopolassar’s son was Nebuchanezzar. Their capital was Babylon. The Greatness of Babylon King Nebuchnezzar rebuilt Babylon into the largest and richest city in the world. He built a grand palace and a huge ziggurat. He also built one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient world….The Hanging Gardens

Summarize the major contributions of King Nebuchadnezzar. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon This was a terraced garden with trees, flowering vines, and beautiful plants.

Summarize the major contributions of King Nebuchadnezzar. Had an irrigation system that brought water from the Euphrates River Nebuchadnezzar built a street paved with limestone and marble, and lined the walls with blue tile. Each spring, a gold statue of the god Marduk was wheeled along the street. It was thought this would bring peace and bigger crops. Built more canals, which made the land more fertile. He collected very high taxes to pay for his projects and army. The artisans lived outside the city. The major trade route between the Persian Gulf and the Mediterrean sea passed through Babylon. Caravans would travel through the area, buying the goods, making Babylon wealthy.

Summarize the major contributions of King Nebuchadnezzar. Scientific Advancements Astronomers mapped the stars, planets, and phases of the moon. Invented one of the first sundials to measure time First to follow a seven day week Fall of the Empire Poor harvests and slow trade weakened the empire After Nebuchadnezzar, weak kings ruled Persians took advantage in 539 B.C. and captured Babylon The Persians didn’t destroy all the Chaldeans had accomplished.

Summarize the major contributions of King Nebuchadnezzar. As your ticket out the door…. Answer the E.Q.