The Akkadian and Babylonian Empires

Open Ended

What do you think made the region of Mesopotamia an important place for the rise of early civilizations?

Multiple Choice

What was special about the Akkad Empire and who was its founder?

• It was the world's first true empire, founded by Sargon the Great.

• It was the first democracy, founded by Hammurabi.

• It was the largest empire, founded by Gilgamesh.

• It was the first city-state, founded by Nebuchadnezzar.

Open Ended

Why might it be difficult to unite many different cities and people under one ruler? What challenges do you think Sargon faced?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered part of Akkad's legacy?

• Strong central government

• Dominant Akkadian language

• Skilled artists and monuments

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What was special about Hammurabi as a ruler of the Babylonian Empire?

• He was a great lawgiver as well as a conqueror.

• He was the first emperor to use coins.

• He built the Hanging Gardens.

• He united Egypt and Mesopotamia.

Open Ended

Explain the significance of the Code of Hammurabi and how it impacted society in ancient Babylon.

Open Ended

Why do you think it was so important that Hammurabi's laws were written down and displayed for everyone?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT an advancement made by the Babylonians?

• Expert astronomy

• Development of a complex number system

• Construction of the Hanging Gardens

• Invention of the printing press

Open Ended

Name one way the Akkadians or Babylonians influenced the world we live in today.

Open Ended

What questions do you still have about the Akkadian and Babylonian Empires or Mesopotamia in general?

Multiple Choice

Why is Mesopotamia often referred to as the 'Cradle of Civilization'?

• Because it was located between two rivers

• Because it was home to some of the world's earliest cities and empires

• Because it was the largest empire in history

• Because it was the birthplace of writing