9/24 Focus: Waves of invaders swept into the fertile crescent after the collapse of the Babylonian Empire These invaders created huge empires and introduced new technologies into the region Do Now: What geographic characteristic of the region allowed for the easy movement of armies?
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Review What did Sumerians build to protect cities from invasion? How were Sumerian gods and their environment similar?
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Review Why is the Code of Hammurabi significant in history?
Fertile Crescent Empires Hittites and Assyrians
Hittites Indo-European tribe that came from the area north of the Black Sea Settled in Asia Minor (Modern day Turkey)
Military Advantages Knowledge of iron working allowed them to build the first iron weapons and expand their empire Revolutionized warfare Improved chariots
Hittites Blended their culture with the people around them Used Sumerian cuneiform Adapted the Code of Hammurabi What important concept does this illustrate?
Assyrians from Northern Mesopotamia Strong military power with fierce warriors Known for their brutal tactics in battle
This sketch is an archaeological discovery from the ruins of Ancient Assyria. It reveals an Assyrian king blinding a captive king while holding his head still with a hook in his lips. The other kings are waiting for the same fate with bridles in their noses. The Bible reveals accounts of prisoners being blinded.
Assyrians organized and efficient government Established one of the world’s first libraries Empire was linked by roads Allowed for communication and expansion of trade Controlled conquered people by crushing any resistance to their rule
Closure What advance had the Hittites made in metal working? Why were the Assyrians so hated by the people they conquered?