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Chapter 4. Section 1. Early Empires. Mesopotamian Empires. Sargon of Akkad Created first empire in history (Akkadian Empire) Ruled over Fertile Crescent Spread Akkadian system of writing. Babylonian Empire Amorites invade King Hammurabi (1792 BC) Hammurabi’s Law Code
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Chapter 4 Section 1 Early Empires Mesopotamian Empires
Sargon of Akkad • Created first empire in history (Akkadian Empire) • Ruled over Fertile Crescent • Spread Akkadian system of writing
Babylonian Empire • Amorites invade • King Hammurabi (1792 BC) • Hammurabi’s Law Code • Single code for all people • Fair treatment to all people • Idea society should be run by rule of law