3 Mesopotamian Empires

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Who was the first ruler of the Akkadian Empire?

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Sargon

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What did Sargon do to maintain control over his empire?

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Used clever political strategies

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What was the capital of the Akkadian Empire?

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Agade

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How long did Sargon rule his empire?

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50 years

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What did Sargon do to the walls of many city-states?

Back

Destroyed them

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What was one of the greatest achievements of Sargon and the Akkadians? Options: Building the Hanging Gardens, Creating the world's first empire, Inventing the wheel, Developing a writing system

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Creating the world's first empire

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What did Sargon demand from the governors of city-states?

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Loyalty

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What did Sargon decree about his succession?

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His sons would rule.

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What did Sargon believe about the protection of city walls?

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They encouraged rebellion

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What was the fate of disloyal governors under Sargon's rule?

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They were replaced.