Babylon's Fall
Grade 10Social Studies45 min
Learning Objective
I can describe the key factors that led to the decline and fall of the Babylonian Empire.
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History Summarized: The Fall of Babylon
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Practice
2 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe how the shifting course of the Euphrates River contributed to both the rise and eventual decline of Babylon. Explain how the religious reforms enacted by King Nabonidus impacted the Babylonian Empire and contributed to its vulnerability to conquest. ”
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