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Geography Empire created out of territories of former Akkadian Empire. Southern region near the Persian Gulf. Farming and trade were plentiful (wealthy/influential)

Government/Leaders Hammurabi united the Sumerian city-states after the fall of Akkadian Empire Code of Hammurabi (pictured at left) was important legal legacy of Hammurabi. Babylonian Empire taken over by Hittites, Kassites, then Assyrians. CultureBabylon was a religious center protected by the mighty god Marduk. Babylonians paid tribute to their main DIETY by writing songs to honor him (ENUMA ELISH) and during the religious festival of AKITU (which meant renewal). This harvest festival marked the beginning of the new year. Spring festivals like this are still celebrated today by Persians (Noruz). Retained Akkadian language for official use. Used Sumerian language for religious purposes.

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Use History Alive! Pages 54-55 to complete the following. Write complete sentences. Be thorough in your answers. Input Charts are the primary source for Unit Exams (30% HISTORY category) and they need to be used as a study guide. PROMPT 1.) Describe the map on page 54 and its importance. 2.) The stele on page 54 includes a caption. Paraphrase (put into your own words) what the caption says. 3.) After the fall of the Akkadians, what happened in Sumer for some time? 4.) Who was the next ruler to unite all of Mesopotamia? 5.) Explain the role of the city of Babylon. 6.) Why did Hammurabi write a code? 7.) Who did Hammurabi claim ordered the creation of the code and why does this matter? 8.) Explain why Hammurabis code is so detailed. 9.) Why was Hammurabis code an important achievement? 10.) How did Babylonia thrive under Hammurabi? 11.) How did agriculture flourish? 12.) How did trade expand? 13.) How did trade help the empires economy? 14.) Why was Babylonian society unusually fair? 15.) How did women fare in Babylonia? YOUR ANSWER it is Important because it shows how much land the Babylonians owned and the territory they were at It was carved on a stele so every class of the city could come and see it It turned into a collection of city states hammurabi It was the capital city under his rule To unify and preserve order The gods it matters because the gods wanted everyone to do this Because it needs to be to include everything the gods say Because it made the city have rules and better government Because he worked hard to unite the people He made a new Babylonian god and followed that god as the main leader so it expanded He made a new Babylonian god and followed that god as the main leader so it expanded Because crafts men got to use materials form far lands and arts also flourshed

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