BABYLONIAN CIVILIZATION Flashcards
Among the sciences, ___________ and _________ occupied a conspicuous place in Babylonian society.
Astronomy, astrology
Babylonians mathematical accomplishments were the determination of the ___________________________.
square root of two correctly to seven places
The ancient Babylonians used a calendar with alternating ____ and ____ day months.
29, 30
The Babylonian calendar required the addition of an extra month _______ times every _______ years.
three, eight
In Babylonia, an abundance of clay and lack of stone, led to the use of ___________.
Mudbrick
Babylonian temples were massive structures of ______ ______.
Crude brick
Who built the Great Ziggurat?
Hammurabi
The Great Ziggurat is built for?
To honor “Marduk”
A structure made up of layers upon layers of gardens that contained several species of plants, trees, and vines.
The Hanging Garden
