What was Babylon social life was like

Babylonia is an ancient country of Mesopotamiawhich came after Sumer and Akkad which lasted about 1200 years. Itwas ruled by a king who had absolute power and under him wasmonarch who exercised legislative and judicial as well as executivepowers. The life of the Babylonians was modified that of theSumerian in accordance with their own culture and beliefs.Throughout 1200 years, there were no major changes in its way oflife as the system proved to be highly effective. Trade wascritical to Old Babylonia, where many highly prized naturalresources were scarce but agricultural goods were in surplus.A vibrant trading system developed, bringingmanufactured goods and raw materials from as far as Turkey, andeven India, 1500 miles away. Trade became integral to the economyand the culture. In this lesson, students explore the tradeindustry in Old Babylonia and its far-flung influence. That waslife for the Babylonian citizens.