Ancient Mesopotamia & Its Conquerors- Slides- Honors

Multiple Choice

Which ancient civilization is known for the creation of the Code of Hammurabi, one of the earliest and most complete written legal codes?

• Roman

• Greek

• Egyptian

• Mesopotamian

Multiple Choice

What is the writing system developed in ancient Mesopotamia?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Sanskrit

• Latin

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a major city of the Mesopotamian civilization?

• Athens

• Rome

• Babylon

• Mohenjo-Daro

Multiple Choice

What led to the beginning of empires and empire building according to the image?

• Religious leaders held power

• Military leaders came to power

• Leaders took over nearby villages

• Sargon of Akkad was the first empire builder

Open Ended

Why did military leaders begin to gain power over religious leaders in early Mesopotamian civilization?

Multiple Choice

What significant actions did Sargon of Akkad take during his reign over Sumer?

• He took power over Sumer

• He destroyed Sumerian practices

• He divided Sumer into smaller states

• He ignored Sumerian beliefs

Open Ended

How did Sargon of Akkad's conquests and administrative practices influence the development of future empires in Mesopotamia?

Multiple Choice

What significant change occurred in the Babylonian Empire under Hammurabi?

• It expanded its territory significantly

• It adopted new religious practices

• It reached its height

• It became a democracy

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about Hammurabi's Code? (Select 3)

• it is the oldest written story in history

• it was the first set of written laws in history

• it was used in Egyptian society

• it applied to every member of society, although different social classes were punished differently.

• It was used in Babylonian society

Open Ended

What challenges faced by the Babylonian Empire after Hammurabi's reign?

Multiple Select

What advancements did the Hittites make that contributed to their superiority over other groups? (CHOOSE 2)

• Smelting iron

• Inventing chariots

• Developing bronze weapons

• Creating cavalry units

Multiple Choice

What significant actions did Sennacherib take during his leadership of the Assyrian Empire?

• Burned Babylon to the ground

• Made Nineveh their new capital

• Expanded into Europe

• Established trade routes

Open Ended

What military advancements did the Assyrians implement that contributed to their expansion?

Multiple Choice

What were the main reasons for the fall of the Assyrian Empire?

• Revenge from defeated groups

• Natural disasters

• Economic decline

• Internal conflicts

Open Ended

How did the civilization of Mesopotamia develop?

Open Ended

How did Mesopotamian achievements impact other societies?