Babylon's Fall

Babylon's Fall

Grade 10 · Social Studies · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can describe the key factors that led to the decline and fall of the Babylonian Empire.

Warm-Up Video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

History Summarized: The Fall of Babylon

Practice Questions

2 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

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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