Ancient Mesopotamian Empires: Assyrians, Sargon of Akkad, and Hammurabi

Flashcards covering the history, leadership, military advancements, and legal codes of the Assyrians, Sargon of Akkad, and Hammurabi of Babylon in ancient Mesopotamia.

Where was the Assyrian society located?

Northern Mesopotamia.

What key military distinction did the Assyrian army hold regarding weaponry?

They were the 1st army to use iron weapons.

How was the Assyrian empire organized administratively as it stretched to the Persian Gulf?

It was divided into provinces.

Who was the King of Akkad who became the first emperor?

Sargon.

Why did Sargon conquer Mesopotamia to create the first empire?

To fight off invasions.

What caused the collapse of Sargon's empire?

Famine.

Who ruled Babylon beginning in $1792$ and conquered all city-states in Mesopotamia?

Hammurabi.

What was the Code of Hammurabi, and how many laws did it contain?

It was a collection of laws compiled from different states to unite the empire, containing $282$ laws.

What two famous legal principles from the Code of Hammurabi influenced laws in other civilizations?

"Innocent until proven guilty" and "an eye for an eye."