Ancient Civilizatioins- Albert Wadlington

The old kingdom lasted from 2700 to 2200 B.C.E. and was known as the "Age of the Pyramids". They established a Strong Central government. They had great Pyramids built for themselves as tombs.

Pharaoh Khufu was known as a harsh ruler. Sime of his greatest accomplishments were being the architect of a famous pyramid. Khufu was known for establishing a centralized government and controlling the grain supply. He also declared himself as a god.

The akkadians conquered the Sumerian city-states around 2300 B.C.E.
the Akkadian military achievements of Sargon assembling large armies and teaching them how to fight in tight formations. This achievement was important because it helped Sargon win territory to expand his empire.The Akkadian culture achievement of their own language and 3D sculpture. These achievements were important because eventually their language took the place of Sumerian language and their Sculptures created steles to document history.

It's sometimes called the " Period of Reunification" because it followed years of chaos and disunity. At this time Egyptians enjoyed lots of achievements in literature, art, and architecture.

He was a strong leader who ruled things. The arts thrived under Senusret's rule. Some of senusret's greatest achievements were in religious architecture. Senusret's finest architectural was the White Chapel.

He ruled for more than 60 years. He is known for his military leadership. He had more than 100 wives and more than 100 kids. At a young age he was fighting alongside his father.

Who was the next king to unite Mesopotamia after the fall of the Akkadian Empire, and where was his capital city? The next king to unite it was Hammurabi and the capitol Babylonia.This stele represents the Babylonian political achievement of the code of Hammurabi that were laws. This stele represents The Babylonian economic achievement of trade in grain and woven cloth for wood, gold, silver,precious gems, and livestock. This achievement was important.

The New Kingdom is a lot of times called the "Egypt's Golden Age". At this time and stability Egypt's power had reached it's height. Pharaohs trade increased and they had big monuments made. Thutmost lll had expanded the empire up through the Nile river.

She was one of the first female pharaohs. She formed successful trade partnerships with other countries. She got treated equal just like men did in egypt.

Assyria was located in Mesopotamia to the Northeast of the Tigris River. The Assyrian Empire conquered lands from the east Zagros Mountains to the west Nile River in Egypt and to the north Taurus Mountains.The Assyrian military achievement of perfecting the use of horses, iron weapons for battle, and siege warfare. This achievement was important because they came with new ways to push people out of lands they wanted to conquer. This achievement was important because they created palaces and sculptures to honor their kings that they treated like gods.
The Assyrian empire lasted about 300 years. The Assyrian Empire fell because they had too much territory to control and their army was stretched too thin.