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The First Empires

Question 5 • FL-2109010-M/J World History A - Teacher Directed Resource

Which factor led to the collapse of the Babylonian Empire?

Answer
A
local rulers taking back power from the empire
B
Hammurabi’s strict code of law angering the people
C
collection of taxes to be used for construction projects
D
building extensive trade networks with neighboring powers

Explanation

After Hammurabi’s death, Babylonian control weakened, and local rulers regained power in areas that had been conquered. This loss of control contributed to the empire’s collapse, so the correct choice is “local rulers taking back power from the empire.”

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