WHN Writing Prompt Describe what you think of when you hear the word “empire”. In your opinion, is the United States an empire? Explain your opinion.

Objective: Explain the similarities and differences between the Assyrian Empire and the Chaldean Empire. Read Chapter 1, Section 3: The First Empires

In small groups, complete this Venn Diagram in your WHN In small groups, complete this Venn Diagram in your WHN. Then we will have a whole class discussion and make needed changes. Same Different Assyrians Chaldeans

Lived in Mesopotamia, large army, built temples and palaces Same Different Assyrians Chaldeans Lived in Mesopotamia, large army, built temples and palaces Babylon: Capitol, constructed the Hanging Gardens, expanded trade, advanced in astronomy Iron weapons, ferocious warriors, large Empire, Nineveh: Capitol, divided Empire into provinces, built roads, brutal laws

Web Links to Explore Visit the Palaces of Assyria Explore Assyrian Warfare Astronomers of Babylon Babylon Trade and Transport

Outline the Fertile Cresent in Purple Color each empire as shown

Exit Slip – WHN Entry (Sentences) Would you have rather been a member of Assyrian or Chaldean society? Explain. Support your answer with at least 3 details from the text.