8 a history Flashcards
1
Q
what empire did shamshi-adad create?
A
the assyrian empire
2
Q
how did shamshi-adad create his assyrian empire?
A
with extreme cruelty
3
Q
was the assyrian king shamshi-adad more like the akkadian king sargon or the babylonian king hammurabi? why?
A
shamshi-adad was more like sargon…they were both cruel military leaders that ruled with force, whereas hammurabi offered his people a more fair government, with laws.
4
Q
what happened to shamshi-adad’s assyrian empire?
A
hammurabi took over
