Ancient Middle Eastern Empires Study Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key empires and peoples from ancient Mesopotamian and Middle Eastern history.

Akkadians

Southern Mesopotamian empire led by Sargon the Great, who established authority over several surrounding Sumerian city-states.

Babylonians

Empire that came into power under Hammurabi and enacted a new code of laws (Hammurabi's Code) that established law and order.

Assyrians

Fierce warriors who used military campaigns to conquer all of Mesopotamia and established a library at Nineveh.

Phoenicians

Independent city-state along the Med. Sea, known for being avid fisherman/traders and establishing the first 22 symbol alphabet.

Persians

Largest Empire established in the Middle East, led by Cyrus the Great, whose expansion was made possible through warfare and who was tolerant of conquered peoples customs.