What empires are the first to be created and how have the revolutionized?
Akkad and Babylon
The Akkadians were the first civilization to establish an empire, which is a large political group, usually under a single leader that controls many people or territories. Their empire was ruled by Sargon. In his new empire, Sargon used the former rulers of the conquered city-states as his governors. The civilization's strong suit was their army, where 5400 men filled it.
The Babylonians influenced the first pair of written laws known as the Code of Hammurabi. The Code of Hammurabi was created by the city's leader, Hammurabi. The laws were to enforce legal and political importance. The Babylonians were located in Mesopotamia, where their society was known as patriarchal (dominated by men).
The Babylonians influenced the first pair of written laws known as the Code of Hammurabi. The Code of Hammurabi was created by the city's leader, Hammurabi. The laws were to enforce legal and political importance. The Babylonians were located in Mesopotamia, where their society was known as patriarchal (dominated by men).
Egypt and Kush
The Egyptians learned many things from the Hyksos, like the following: new battle strategies, weapons (bronze), tools (bronze), battle transportation (chariots), ... Egypt became the most powerful state in the ancient east after the defeat of the Hyksos. But the empire of Egypt came to an end when the "Sea People" invaded their land, which gave the Kushites an opportunity to develop into a stronger empire. Later on, the Kushites were able to accomplish their goal on becoming a more powerful empire through trade.
Assyria and Persia
The Assyrians were known for their successful military. But military isn't the only branch that can keep a civilization functioning, their government, ruled by the king, was very weak because of his way of ruling. Their king, Nebuchadnezzar, built up Babylon as a great ancient city, but it wasn't long until it fell.
The Persians came along to follow after the Assyrians. Their king, Darius, was bale to form his city into the world's largest empire in that time. The Persian Empire was well sustained after their invention on roads, straight-up buildings, and way stations. Their civilization contained a unique cultural aspected; their religion, Zoroastrianism. Their religion was a monotheistic belief on the god, Ahuramazda, and the belief in the afterlife of heaven and hell.
The Persians came along to follow after the Assyrians. Their king, Darius, was bale to form his city into the world's largest empire in that time. The Persian Empire was well sustained after their invention on roads, straight-up buildings, and way stations. Their civilization contained a unique cultural aspected; their religion, Zoroastrianism. Their religion was a monotheistic belief on the god, Ahuramazda, and the belief in the afterlife of heaven and hell.