Question

history through maps

1. look at map a, assyria and babylonia. write t next to each of the following statements if it is true or f if the statement is false.

a. babylonia was larger than assyria in 1800 bce.
b. copper and tin were used to make weapons.
c. by 1750 bce, assyria had conquered most of babylonia.
d. hammurabi was responsible for conquering most of assyria.
e. hammurabis death had little effect on the babylonian empire.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each statement based on historical knowledge about Assyria and Babylonia:

Part a

In 1800 BCE, Babylonia (under early dynasties) was smaller in territory compared to Assyria’s domain at that time. So the statement is false.

Part b

Copper and tin are the components of bronze, and bronze was widely used to make weapons in ancient Mesopotamia. So the statement is true.

Part c

By 1750 BCE, Hammurabi (of Babylonia) was expanding Babylonian influence, and Assyria had not conquered most of Babylonia—instead, Babylonia was growing. So the statement is false.

Part d

Hammurabi was the ruler of Babylonia who expanded Babylonian power, not Assyria. He conquered regions around Babylonia, not most of Assyria. So the statement is false.

Part e

After Hammurabi’s death, the Babylonian Empire faced instability and lost territory, so his death had a significant negative effect. Thus, the statement is false.

Answer:

s:
a. F
b. T
c. F
d. F
e. F