Exploring Four Empires of Mesopotamia

What is the Assyrian Empire best known for?

• It survived for nearly 1,000 years.

• Kings were revered more than the gods.

• It instilled fear in other societies due to its military strength.

• Two-dimensional sculptures called bas-reliefs were made of pure gold.

Which is NOT an achievement of the Assyrian Empire?

• They created the first hanging gardens.

• They built some of the first aqueducts.

• They developed new types of weapons and war strategies.

• They built elaborate palaces to honor their rulers.

In what way were the Akkadian and Assyrian Empires similar?

• Their kings created a code of law for their people.

• They collapsed due to their large geographic size being too difficult to control.

• They both created moveable towers to scale walls.

• Both had ample water due to their location near the Persian Gulf.

What is the Neo-Babylonian Empire best known for today?

• its ruthless leader

• its painted gates leading to the city’s entrances

• the Hanging Gardens of Babylon

• the towers and moats surrounding its many palaces

Which is NOT a consequence of the Neo-Babylonian Empire?

• There was conflict with Israelites, or Jews, over territory.

• Capital cities were fortified to protect against invaders.

• There was peaceful rule in Mesopotamia for 300 years.

• The modern system of telling time was invented.

In what way were the Babylonian and Neo-Babylonian Empires similar?

• Kings of both built ziggurats, or massive terraced structures.

• They both included Jerusalem in their territory.

• They were both controlled by ruthless military rulers.

• They used bridges and moats to fortify their capital cities.