Exploring Four Empires of Mesopotamia

They were all organized as city-states.

They all faced conflict with neighboring lands.

All four collapsed due to challenges with obtaining water and other natural resources.

The ruthless kings all lost the support of their citizens.

There were arguments over land and resources.

They were able to make treaties with other countries.

There was a lack of unity and central organization among the city-states.

They faced frequent attacks from other groups.

The walls of many city-states were destroyed.

Religion did not stay the focus of the Akkadian social order.

Tribute was spent to create the city of Agade instead of on irrigation.

The territory was too difficult to protect because of its size.