Mesopotamia Empires Flashcard

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Who was the first ruler of the Akkadian empire?

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Sargon

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What was the capital city of the Akkadian empire?

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Agade

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What was the main purpose of Sargon's military tactics?

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To extend the empire's territory

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Who is best known for the code of laws written during his reign?

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Hammurabi

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Which empire is best known for the 'Code of Hammurabi'?

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Babylonian Empire

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What was the main achievement of the Babylonian Empire under Hammurabi?

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Agriculture and trade

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What was the main reason for the fall of the Assyrian empire? Options: Military defeat by the Egyptians, Invasion by the Babylonians, Territorial control issues, Weak economy

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Territorial control issues

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What was the main achievement of the Assyrians in warfare? Options: New weapons, New war strategies, Ruthlessness, All of the above

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All of the above

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What was the main focus of the Assyrian art?

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2D sculptures

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Who was the most famous ruler of the Neo-Babylonian Empire?

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Nebuchadnezzar