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Chapter 1, Section 3
THE FIRST EMPIRES
Terms to Know
province - a political district
Places to Locate
Assyria – empire in Mesopotamia that emerged around 900 B.C.
Nineveh – capital of Assyria
Persian Gulf – body of water located in the eastern part of the Assyrian Empire
Academic Vocabulary
founded – established or set up
core – the center or most important part
Sum It Up
They fought fiercely, set fire to captured cities, and carried away the city’s people and goods. They made the captives pay heavy taxes.
THE CHALDEANSTerms to Know
caravan – a group of traveling merchants
astronomer – person who studies the stars and planets
Places to Locate
Hanging Gardens- huge terraced gardens built by Nebuchadnezzar
Academic Vocabulary
interval – the space between two objects or points
route – a road or way to travel from one place to another
Section Wrap-Up
How did Assyria build its vast empire?
Sum it Up
Terraced gardens that had large trees, flowering vines, and many plants. It was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
They built a large powerful army, developed strong war tactics, and conquered other cities. They had a well organized government.
People to Meet
Nebuchadnezzar – he was the king of the Chaldeans
What major contributions did the Chaldean Empire make?
It built a magnificent city featuring the hanging Gardens of Babylon. It was a center of science. The Chaldeans made one the first sundials and were the first to have a seven day-week. They built religious temples and a city wall.
ASSYRIANS
•Built strong armies
•Organized gov’t
•Built road system
•Collected and produced literature
CHALDEANS
•Built the Hanging Gardens
•Invented the sun dial
•Made 7 day calendar
•Built largest and richest city
BOTH
•Powerful empires in Mesopotamia
•Built large temples and palaces
•Made contributions in science
•Kings for leaders