Akkadian Empire

Which is the best definition of 'empire'?

• A collection of city-states that unify against a common enemy

• A large territory where a single powerful leader or government rules several groups of people.

• A succession of people from the same family who rule a country.

• A small group of people has control of a country through their wealth and power.

What is the origin story of Sargon?

• He was a commoner who worked in the palace of Kish

• He was the son of the King of Kish

• He was 1/3 human and 2/3 god

• He migrated out of the desert and took over the city of Kish

What was the capital of the Akkadian empire?

• Babylon

• Kish

• Agade

• Nineveh

What was the political strategy of the Akkadian Empire?

• To replace the leaders of a conquered territory with their own men.

• To destroy any rebellion againts the rule of the king.

• To create unity between new people by marrying into their royal family.

• To identify the kingship with the local god of the city.

What were the cultural achievements of the Akkadian Empire?

• They recorded their battles on the walls of their palace.

• They placed steles with their laws written on them in every city they conquered.

• They modified the Sumerian cuneiform and created their spoken language.

• They made advancements in their metalworking.

How long did Sargon rule for?

• 1200 years

• 56 years

• 18 years

• 85 years

Which of the following did NOT play a part in the demise of the Akkadian Empire?

• The Sumerian city of Ur rose back into power

• The Gutians from the Zagros mountains invaded

• Climate change impacted food supplies

• The Tigris and Euphrates flooded and destroyed the capital city

The Akkadian Empire is know for being _____ and ruled over Mesopotamia from _______.

• The first empire in the world; 2300-2100 BCE.

• The first democracy in the world; 300-200 BCE.

• The first civilization in the world; 5000-3100 BCE.

• The first empire in the world; 300-700 CE.

Which of the following was NOT a title given to the Akkadian Kings?

• King of Kish

• King of the World

• King of the Four Quarters of the Universe

• King of Mesopotamia

Who was Naram-Sin?

• The King of Kish that Sargon overthrew.

• An Amorite King that expanded the empire.

• The Gutian leader that destroyed Agade.

• The grandson of Sargon who ruled for 50 years.