Quiz 9/28/23 Flashcards
by 3200 BC, the Sumerians had invented the earliest known form of writing called ______.
Cuneiform
what helped spread the Sumerian legacy across the Middle East
city states
about how many characters did the Sumerian alphabet consist of
about 550
what is the Greek term meaning “between two rivers”
Mesopotamia
What 2 rivers is Mesopotamia between?
the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
a collection of written laws gathered together usually covering specific subject matter
law codes
Who built the first empire known to history?
Sargon the Great
What is a group of regions or countries that are controlled by one ruler or government?
an empire
How many years did Sargon the Great rule for?
56 years
What was Sargon the ruler of?
Akkad
What city states did he invade and conquer?
the city states of Sumer
Who was the king of the Babylonian Empire?
Hammurabi
What was the name of the set of laws Hammurabi created to ensure unity?
Code of Hammurabi
What Hammurabi the author of the code that bears his name?
No
How many laws were carved on the stone pillar?
282
