Chapter 1, Section 3 THE FIRST EMPIRES Terms to Know province - a political district Places to Locate Assyria – empire in Mesopotamia that emerged around 900 B.C. Nineveh – capital of Assyria Persian Gulf – body of water located in the eastern part of the Assyrian Empire

Academic Vocabulary founded – established or set up core – the center or most important part Sum It Up They fought fiercely, set fire to captured cities, and carried away the city’s people and goods. They made the captives pay heavy taxes.

THE CHALDEANS Terms to Know caravan – a group of traveling merchants astronomer – person who studies the stars and planets Places to Locate Hanging Gardens- huge terraced gardens built by Nebuchadnezzar Academic Vocabulary interval – the space between two objects or points route – a road or way to travel from one place to another

Section Wrap-Up How did Assyria build its vast empire? Sum it Up Terraced gardens that had large trees, flowering vines, and many plants. It was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. They built a large powerful army, developed strong war tactics, and conquered other cities. They had a well organized government. People to Meet Nebuchadnezzar – he was the king of the Chaldeans

What major contributions did the Chaldean Empire make? It built a magnificent city featuring the hanging Gardens of Babylon. It was a center of science. The Chaldeans made one the first sundials and were the first to have a seven day-week. They built religious temples and a city wall.

ASSYRIANS Built strong armies Organized gov’t Built road system Collected and produced literature CHALDEANS Built the Hanging Gardens Invented the sun dial Made 7 day calendar Built largest and richest city BOTH Powerful empires in Mesopotamia Built large temples and palaces Made contributions in science Kings for leaders