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Contributions of Mesopotamian cultures

Explore the diverse contributions of Mesopotamian civilizations from Sumerians with their arch, wheel, plow, and sail to the Babylonians and their code of Hammurabi. Study the Phoenicians' alphabet, the Hebrews' monotheism, and the Assyrians' advancements in warfare and postal services. Discover the Chaldeans' astrology and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, marvel at the Lydians' coins, and learn about the unique governance of the Persians and their national highways. Delve into the rich history of these ancient civilizations and their lasting impact on human development.

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Contributions of Mesopotamian cultures

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  1. Contributions of Mesopotamian cultures

  2. Sumerians • arch, wheel, plow, & sail • ziggurat and cuneiform • governed by large land owners • astronomy & fortune telling • number system - 6’s & 12’s • concept of city-state

  3. Babylonians • Hammurabi’s Law Code • imperial government • first to build Babylon

  4. Hittites • iron

  5. Phoenicians • alphabet & writing with phonetic symbols • commerce & shipbuilding • dyes and other products • murex

  6. Hebrews(Israelites, Jews) • monotheism • Old Testament • concept of human dignity • Judaism

  7. Assyrians • warfare: weapons, armor, cavalry, tactics, catapult and other siege tools • postal service • some roads • built city of Ninevah • improved writing

  8. Assyrian Treasures

  9. Chaldeans • astrology • rebuilt city of Babylon • Hanging Gardens of Babylon • captivity of the Jews • planned cities

  10. HANGING GARDENS

  11. Lydians • coins

  12. Persians • Zoroasterianism • separated civilians & military • national highways • more just government • spread of coins • first federal government

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