Pre-Test Akkadian Empire Knowledge Check

Front

Who was the first ruler of the Akkadian Empire?

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Sargon of Akkad

Front

What was the primary language spoken in the Akkadian Empire?

Back

Akkadian

Front

In which region was the Akkadian Empire primarily located? Options: Nile Valley, Indus Valley, Mesopotamia, Anatolia

Back

Mesopotamia

Front

What was the capital city of the Akkadian Empire?

Back

Akkad

Front

Which river was crucial to the Akkadian Empire's agriculture?

Back

Tigris

Front

What type of writing system did the Akkadians use?

Back

Cuneiform

Front

Which of the following was a significant achievement of the Akkadian Empire?
Options:
Construction of the Great Wall,
Development of the first postal system,
Unification of city-states under one rule,
Invention of the wheel

Back

Unification of city-states under one rule

Front

What was the primary religion of the Akkadian Empire?

Back

Polytheism

Front

Which of the following was a major city in the Akkadian Empire besides Akkad? Uruk, Memphis, Athens, Rome

Back

Uruk

Front

What was the primary economic activity in the Akkadian Empire?

Back

Agriculture