The 4 Empires of Mesopotamia

Who was the leader of the First Empire of Mesopotamia?

• King Tut

• Hammurabi

• Sargon

• Nebuchradrezzar

Which was NOT an Akkadian achievement

• Postal System

• Taxation System

• Standardized weights

• universal healthcare

For how many years did Sargon rule over Mesopotamia?

• 25 Years

• 35 Years

• 50 Years

• 65 Years

Why did the Akkadian Empire Fall from power?

• Too weak against attacks

• Economy failed

• The gods cursed the rulers

• Wanted to give up their land

What was the capital city under Hammurabi?

• Ninevah

• Babylon

• Cairo

• Uruk

How many laws were there in Hammurabi's code?

• 187

• 252

• 468

• 282

Who was the god of justice that gave Hammurabi the laws?

• Shamash

• Enki

• Sol

• Voltar

On what substance was the Code of Hammurabi written?

• Gold

• Diorite

• Oak

• Slate

Under Hammurabi, the Babylonian Empire thrived.

• True

• False

How long did the Babylonian Empire last?

• 100-150 years

• 150-200 years

• 200-250 years

• 250-300 years