Mesopotamian Empires
Complete Word Mapping for the following content vocabulary (5)
-empire
-tribute
-province
-caravan
-astronomer
Answer the following lesson questions in complete sentences (15):
-Progress Check, p. 87-Why was Hammurabi’s code important?
-Critical Thinking, p. 87-What made Sargon a “true king”?
-Critical Thinking, p. 88-Why was displaying the code important for Babylonians?
-Geography Connection, p. 89, #1-2#1-What geographic feature lay south of the Assyrian Empire?
#2-Several major rivers flowed through the Assyrian Empire. Why were these rivers important?
-Progress Check, p. 89-Why was Assyria’s army so strong?
-Geography Connection, p. 90, #1-2#1-In which direction would someone travel from Sidon to reach the Persian Gulf?
#2-Why do you think the Chaldeans naturally became traders?
-Critical Thinking, p. 91-Why do you think ancient cities had at least one magnificent building?
-Progress Check, p. 93-Which wonder of the ancient world was located in Babylon?
Lesson 4.2 Review, p. 93, #1-51-How could caravans passing through Babylon be helped by astronomers?
2-How might conquered people feel about paying tribute to the Assyrians?
3-How did Hammurabi’s Code differ from earlier Sumerian laws?
4-How did the Assyrians rule their empire?
5-Why did the Chaldeans overthrow the Assyrians?