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The First Empires

Discover the rise and fall of the Assyrian Empire and the Chaldeans in Mesopotamia, their military strength, governance, rebellions, trade, and the rich history of Babylon. Learn about their language, culture, and the legacies they left behind.

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The First Empires

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  1. The First Empires Did you know: The Chaldeans in today’s Iraq still speak Aramaic, the language of ancient Babylon?

  2. The Assyrians • The Assyrian Empire came about 1,000 years after the rule of Hammurabi

  3. Assyrian Army • First large army to use iron weapons • Weapons were stronger than copper and tin • Fought with spears, daggers, bows and arrows, chariots and soldiers on horseback.

  4. Assyrian Empire • Divided into provinces, political districts • Each province was governed by an official who collected taxes and enforced laws FOR THE KING

  5. Ninevah • Capital of Assyrian Empire • One of the first libraries. Held 25,000 tablets of stories and songs.

  6. Rebellion • People began to rebel because of Assyria’s cruel treatment. • Chaldeans rebelled and took control on Ninevah in 612 B.C.

  7. Nebuchadnezzar • King of Chaldeans. • Chaldeans, who were descendents of Babylonians, rebuilt Babylon. • City became center of Chaldeans’ empire. • City was surrounded by a huge wall. • Inside the wall were palaces, temples, and a huge ziggurat.

  8. Trade • Chaldeans were merchants, artisans, and traders. • Babylon was on a major trade route and profited from trade.

  9. The End • The Chaldeans lost control of their empire to the Persians.

  10. What made Babylon the world’s richest city? • Being on a major trade route meant more merchants and artisans benefited from trade. • The city also had beautiful structures, such as the Hanging Gardens and the Ishtar Gate.

  11. How were the Assyrians like other Mesopotamians? • Both built temples and palaces • Both used art and writing

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