Ancient Mesopotamia [2]

What significant contribution did Hammurabi make to Mesopotamian civilization?

• the system of satraps

• introduction of cuneiform

• codification of laws

• expansion of seafaring trade

What result did agricultural surplus have?

• growth in population

• reduction in trade

• equality of social class

• slushies

Which statement best describes the geographical location of Mesopotamia?

• to the east of the Mediterranean Sea

• in a valley in Southwest Asia

• between the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers

• along the Persian Gulf

How did Darius I improve communications in the Persian Empire?

• establishing a system of currency

• by building a system of roads

• telephones

• cuneiform

Name two geographical features that did not help the expansion of the Akkadian Empire?

• Tigris River

• Euphrates River

• Zagros Mountains

• Syrian Desert

Choose three challenges that empires in Mesopotamia all had to face?

• growing population

• ruling a widespread area

• freezing temperatures

• different customs

What did ancient Sumerians house in ziggurats?

• trade markets

• slaves and servants

• government leaders

• religious shrines

For what engineering achievement was the New Babylonian Empire known for?

• Hammurabi's Code

• abacus

• the Hanging Gardens

• 22-letter alphabet

Which factors helped Sumerian agriculture flourish?

• sandy coastal soil, hot climate, iron tools

• fertile soil, irrigation projects, ox-driven plows

• high altitude, fresh water supply, bronze tools

• regular floodwaters, mild climate, a system of canals

Name two methods-objects the Assyrians used to conquer Mesopotamia.

• bows and arrows

• small armies

• a large navy

• bronze weaponry