1. By: Liam Weber The Ziggurat At Ur, Iraq, Middle East. Photography. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 21 Feb 2014. http://quest.eb.com/images/151_2529853 http://quest.eb.com/images/151_2529853

2. What did they achieve when in power? Who ruled them? What empire was the most bloodthirsty? Wagon Wheel. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 21 Feb 2014. http://quest.eb.com/images/ 111_1497085 http://quest.eb.com/images/ 111_1497085

3. -The Akkadians empire, Sargon did something we do today. He fought for land. -The Akkadians built one of the strongest cities in Mesopotamia - The Akkadians were thirsty for land, but they also had great 3-D sculptures

4. -Babylonia’s empire Hammurabi, started the first code of laws -Hammurabi worked hard to unite his empire to keep them together -The Babylonians also were fond of art

5. -The Assyrians were feared for there thirst for blood - Assyria was led by powerful rulers. -The Assyrians had many advanced attach tactics and more siege weapons.

6. -Nebuchadrezzar, Neo-Babylonian’s first empire, made sure to keep the empire safe. -One of the seven wonders of the world (Modern time) the hanging gardens of Babylon were made under Nebuchadrezzar’s rule - Nebuchadrezzar made sure to keep his empire safe

7. -Neo-Babylonians were safe and not constantly under attack -Neo-Babylonian life was a little easier and safer because of high protection like thick walls -Many beautiful sites and palaces were in Neo- Babylon