Empires of Mesopotamia Review - All empires

First recorded peace treaty, known as Treaty of Kadesh, occurred between these 2 great powers.

He created the first empire when invaded and conquered Sumer.

Babylonian king known for building 2 structures Gate of Ishtar and Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

a large political unit or state, usually under a single leader, that controls many peoples or territories

As well as being feared warriors with iron weapons the Assyrians also

Persian king, a skilled organizer who set up a government that became a model for later rulers.

One reason why the Hittites were successful conquerors because they used weapons and tools of

Part of a beautiful decorated wall around the city of Babylon - Made of colorful enamel bricks.

The Phoenicians were known for trading and selling valuable objects like

Persian prophet who introduced new religion that favored a single wise god who ruled world.

Someone who fights in war, then goes home to his regular job.

Building with several terraces planted with trees and flowers from around Babylon.

Carried civilization around the Mediterranean by sailing & trading and created the alphabet.

Economy where goods and services are exchanged for coins or bills.

To make it easier to rule Darius I divided Persia into provinces (states) ruled by a governor.

How did Hammurabi let the people of Mesopotamia know about his code of laws?

Persian king with a strong army & in 15 years conquered Fertile Crescent, Indus Valley & Egypt.

Soldiers trained for war even when not at war.

How did the Persians treat the people they conquered?

Economy based on exchanging (trading) one set of goods or services for another.

King of Babylon who brought much of Mesopotamia under his control and wrote Code of Laws.

What were 2 changes Darius I made in his empire that improved business and trade in Persia?

Foreign soldiers hired by another country to fight in the army.