• Your OLS
• The Human Odyssey textbook
pages 88 to 97
TRUE OR FALSE?!
NEBUCHADNEZZAR
BUILDS
The Code of Hammurabi is
important because it is the first
codification of law that allows the
strong to mistreat the weak under
the law.
UNIT 3 LESSON 13
PA Standards and Objectives
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8.4.7.A: Summarize the social,
political, cultural, and
economic contributions of
individuals and groups in
world history.
8.4.7.B: Explain the
importance of historical
documents, artifacts, and sites
which are critical to world
history.
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Identify Nebuchadnezzar and
his major accomplishments.
Recognize the importance of
the Euphrates River to the
success and splendor of
Babylon.
Identify the Hanging Gardens
as one of the Seven Wonders
of the Ancient World.
Summarize the legend that
explains why
Nebuchadnezzar built the
Hanging Gardens.
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He was the Warrior King who ruled
for 43 years (605-562 B.C.E).
1,100 years after the reign of
Hammurabi, the great King
Nebuchadnezzar ruled the mighty
Babylonian Empire.
Not only was he a mighty warrior
king -- he was a master builder.
He built or restored temples and
huge royal palaces.
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He also understood the
importance of good defenses:
 A moat filled with water from
the Euphrates River surrounded
the city.
 Walls around the city provided
protection from enemies.
 The 9 gates into the city were
fortified with cedar doors
plated in bronze
THE EGYPTIANS WERE ONE OF THEIR
BIGGEST ENEMIES. WE WILL LEARN ABOUT
THE EGYPTIANS IN UNIT 4
Have you heard of the Ancient
Wonders of the World?
For yes, , for no,
.
Can you name any of them?
THE 7 WONDERS OF THE ANCIENT
WORLD
The Great
Pyramid of
Giza
The Hanging
Gardens of
Babylon
Temple of
Artemis
Statue of Zeus at
Olympia
The
Mausoleum of
Halicarnassus
The Colossus of
Rhodes
The Pharos
Lighthouse
So which of these are we going to talk
about today?
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Let’s look at his most lasting
achievement?
As you are watching the video think about the following:
 What
was the reason Nebuchadnezzar built the garden?
 How did they do it?
Why do you think there are so many
different versions of the Gardens?
What did we learn today?
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Nebuchadnezzar was a great warrior and builder
who created The Hanging Gardens of Babylon for
his homesick queen.
Babylon was at the center of a great trade routes
and sat along the Euphrates River.
Good job!
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Please complete the Unit 3, lesson 13 Assessment in
the OLS.
Work on the Unit 3 missed lessons, and get yourself
ready for the Unit 3 Assessment.
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Monday, we will review Unit 3
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Have a great weekend!