The Rise Of Babylon And Signs Of Zodiac Flashcards
(12 cards)
Who overthrew the Sumerian and Akkadian kings?
The Amorites, a nomadic tribe from Syria.
What animal did the Amorites use for war chariots?
They used a strange animal they called ‘the ass of the mountains’, known today as the horse.
By what year had the Amorites reached the Euphrates and begun building Babylon?
By 1894 BC.
Why was Babylon strategically located?
It was situated where the two rivers were only 60 kilometers apart, allowing control over trade routes.
What was one of the Babylonians’ significant contributions to commerce?
They were among the first to use money to buy goods instead of bartering.
How did the Babylonians represent value in trade?
Lumps of silver of a given weight represented the articles to be exchanged.
What numerical system did the Babylonians use?
They used a base-60 system, which influenced how we measure time today.
What was considered a lucky number by the Babylonians?
The number seven.
How did Babylonian astronomers divide their year?
Their year contained 360 days, divided into twelve 30-day months.
What did the Babylonians use to measure time during the day and night?
They used a sun-clock by day and a water-clock by night.
What did the Babylonians believe about the stars?
They thought the stars were gods.
What is the Zodiac in Babylonian astronomy?
It is the pathway of the sun and planets divided into twelve parts, each named a constellation.
