Question

Write down one achievement of the ancient Babylonians. In one sentence, describe how later Mesopotamian empires improved their way of life by building upon this achievement.

Answer 1

Answer:The Sumerians developed cuneiform, which is a method of writing. They first used this form of writing to keep track of trade. The Babylonians later used it to write down laws and record tax collections.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Babylonian system of laws

Explanation:

Babylonian system of laws was their most important achievement. It is one of the oldest codified laws,  it is commonly known as Hammurabi's code.  

Terracotta statutes of various deities  that have been unearthed  were created with a high level of craftsmanship. Babylonians were skilled astronomers, they developed calendars and divided a day into twenty four hours by using the knowledge of celestial bodies, it is still in use today.  

The city of Babylon was also a architectural achievement as it was well organized and employed the urban planning strategies, its streets were laid out in a grid, it had sewers, it was the first city that had population above two hundred thousand.