The Akkadians

The first leader of the Akkadians and eventual first rule of the Akkadian Empire was...

• Hammurabi

• Sargon

• Gilgamesh

• Enkidu

Sargon built his empire by....

• using diplomacy

• using military strategies

• destroying walls of other city-states

• requiring governors of city-states to be loyal

The capital of the Akkadian Empire was...

• Babylon

• Agade

Sargon ruled the Akkadian Empire for around...

• 10 years

• 40 years

• 50 years

• 80 years

Despite conquering the Sumerians, the Akkadians continued to use/borrow the following from the Sumerians:

• irrigation techniques (canals, dams)

• cuneiform

• religion (same gods and goddesses)

Sargon had hoped his empire would last for...

• 100 years

• 200 years

• 500 years

• 1000 years

Sargon's empire actually lasted only __________ years before falling to invaders from the northeast.

• 100 years

• 200 years

• 500 years

• 1000 years

Over time, the language of the Akkadians replaced that of the Sumerians.

• True

• False

The above relief carving on stone showed the Akkadians skillful three-dimensional sculptures which were called...

• monuments

• statues

• steles

• artisans

Sargon made the city of Agade wealthy by collecting money (wealth) sent from other countries and rulers to the Akkadian Empire recognizing it as more powerful. When countries/rulers do this it is called...

• tribute

• politics

• corruption

• blackmail