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Rise and Fall of Fertile Crescent Empires

Explore the rise and fall of ancient empires in the Fertile Crescent, including Babylonia, Assyria, and the Persian Empire. Discover their contributions to warfare, advancements in learning, and cultural richness.

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Rise and Fall of Fertile Crescent Empires

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  1. Chapter 2.2 Fertile Crescent Empires Babylonia was who conquered Sumer and they created an Empire-or an area of many territories and people controlled by one government

  2. Rulers gained great wealth from trade and agriculture • City of Babylon was at the center of empire • Roads connected the whole empire to make trade easier • Crossroads became homes to Caravans-or groups of travelers waiting for markets to open

  3. II. Empire of Assyrian’s • Assyria lay in open land so it made it easy to attack and invade them • Since they were always defending themselves they became very good at war

  4. A. Assyria’s Contributions • They became clever at waging war • They invented the battering ram, sling shot, were precise archers, and used helmets and armor to protect themselves

  5. As they grew in power their capitol of Nineveh was the center for learning filled with libraries and many learning centers

  6. B. Assyria Overthrown • Due to their way of life they had few friends • Even thought they were strong many tried to overthrow them • 2 neighbors joined sides the Meades and Chaldeans joined sides and attacked Assyria and defeated them

  7. III. Babylonia rises again • Under the Chaldeans Babylon rose again and controlled the fertile crescent • King Nebuchadnezzer rebuilt Babylon which was destroyed by Assyrians • He built massive walls around it for protection and added huge palaces that were decorated with flowers and gardens

  8. B. Advances in learning • Under the Chaldeans Babylon once again was the center for learning, they excelled in math, science, and war. • So they were not only fierce in battle but very intelligent

  9. IV. The Persian Empire • Just east of Mesopotamia was Persia or present day Iran • An area filled with mountains, valleys, and desert • Persia was largest empire to ever settle in the fertile crescent

  10. A. Rich and Tolerant Culture • Ancient Persian religion was known as Zorastrianism or their belief in one god • They also were known for their choice to help those who had been conquered • They also focused on education and helped spread religion, government and education on civilization

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