1. Empires of Mesopotamia

2. Kingdom of Akkad (2340 B.C.) KING SARGON
Conquered all of the Sumerian City-States
This became the 1st Empire in the world including all of the Mesopotamia Areas
Lasted more than 200 years.

3. Amorites (1800’s B.C.) Western region of Mesopotamia
Babylon B.C.
King Hammurabi captured all the cities from the Persian Gulf through the Tigris- Euphrates Valley to the Mediterranean Sea

4. Hammurabi's Code Believed to be a just ruler
Created a set of laws known as Hammurabi’s code
Dealt with all areas of life( Business, Personal, Marriage, Taxes, Government to name a few)

5. Assyrian Empire (900’s B.c.)
Large empire that covered present day TURKEY,SYRIA, IRAN, AND IRAQ.
Very large and powerful army in the 900’s the army began conquering the area’s of Mesopotamia

6. The Assyrian Army HIGHLY TRAINED AND VERY DISIPLINED
Normally 50,000 soldiers for each battle
Fought with slingshots, bows and arrows, swords, and spears
KNOWN for their harshness and brutality
Robbed, set crops on fire, destroyed towns and cities.

7. Iron was the reason for success
Iron tools were a crucial point in the success of the Assyrian Army.
Allowed this empire to extend from Persian Gulf to the Nile river.

8. Assyrian Government Divided areas into provinces
The government built roads, collected taxes, and carried out all laws
In this ruling everything was fair and equal even being a large empire.

9. Assyrian Religion and lifestyle
Polytheistic
Built large temples to worship all gods.
Created one of the worlds first library.

10. The fall of the Assyrian empire
Ruled for a total of 300 years
627- King of the Chaldean lead a revolt against the Assyrians and started a war.
612- The Assyrian capital is taken by the Chaldean and Assyria's empire crumbles.

11. The Chaldean Empire
Had growing power fro 650 BC until they over took the Assyrians in 612 BC.
King Nebuchadnezzar ruled moved capital city to Babylon

12. Babylon World’s largest and richest city during this time period.
Created massive Ziggurats in the center of the city for worship.
Hanging Gardens of Babylon considered 1 of the 7 wonders of the Ancient World

13. The running of the Empire
Empire stretched from the Persian Gulf to Egypt
Collected high taxes to maintain the city and its lifestyle.
Grew very wealthy through trade.

14. Scientific Advancements
Astronomers studied and began mapping the stars and the planets.
Created Sundials to measure time
First to follow a 7 day week

15. The fall of the Chaldean empire
After Nebuchadnezzar died the empire had multiple weak rulers.
The empire suffered with a decrease in trade and poor harvests
The Persians took advantage and conquered however they allowed the Chaldean to keep their unique culture!