Chapter 4
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Bushj Plus on January 10, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Who was the first emperor? What was his empire? | Sargon of the Akkadian Empire |
| Why was Hammurabi's code important? | It was one of the first written codes of law; it established the idea that everyone should follow the law |
| Why were the Assyrians feared in the fertile crescent? | They were extremely cruel |
| Who conquered the Assyrians? | The Medes and Chaldeans |
| What empire ruled in the fertile crescent after the Assyrian Empire? | The New Babylonian Empire |
| What were the two greatest accomplishments of the New Babylonian Empire? | Ishtar Gate & the Hanging Gardens of Babylon |
| Cyrus the Great | Founder of the Persian Empire |
| Why was Cyrus the Great accepted more than previous emperors? | Cyrus the Great had a policy of toleration (accepting other cultures) |
| What were the reforms of Darius? | Divided the empire into provinces and put satraps (governors) in charge of each province |
| What did Darius create to help transportation in the Persian Empire? | The Royal Road |
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