The First Empire Builders

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The First Empire Builders What was innovative about the state created by Sargon and the Akkadians? What does innovative mean? What is a state? Definition of empire. Why was this innovation important to future historical developments? What was the most important achievement of Hammurabi, the leader of the Amorites (aka Babylonians), and why did he create it?

Create a timeline for the following states in your notes Dates Sumerian city-states Akkadian empire Babylonian Empire

Work on historical map