TCI Lesson 6 Four Empires of Mesopotamia

Front

What was a problem caused by Sumerian city-states’ independence from one another?

Back

They could not defend themselves against stronger groups.

Front

Which of these leaders of empires came first? Cyrus, Sargon, Hammurabi, Nebuchadnezzar

Back

Sargon

Front

How did the Akkadians get the resources to build up their capital city?

Back

collected tribute from the conquered people

Front

The Akkadians used steles to

Back

record important events

Front

Which of these did the Akkadians use to gain power over Sumer? Military Strategy, economic wealth, religious teachings, complex technology

Back

Military Strategy

Front

For what is Hammurabi best remembered?

Back

a code of laws

Front

How was the legal system of Babylon more advanced than that of other societies at that time?

Back

It gave woman rights.

Front

Which city was the capital of the Assyrian Empire? Options: Ur, Agad, Babylon, Nineveh

Back

Nineveh

Front

What was the purpose of the Assyrian aqueducts?

Back

to bring water to the city

Front

Why did Nebuchadnezzar build two walls, some towers, and a moat around his capital?

Back

to protect the city from attacks