Empires of Mesopotamia

What is the definition of an empire?

• A group of nations ruled by a king

• A group of city-states ruled by an emperor

• A group of people ruled by a powerful sovereign

• A group of territories ruled by a government

Which group conquered Sumer and created the first empire in Mesopotamia?

• The Acadians

• The Assyrians

• The Babylonians

• The Persians

Who was the king that led the Acadians and used powerful military strategies to retain power?

• Sargon

• Hammurabi

• Nebuchadrezzar

• Sumer

What was one of the great accomplishments of the Akkadian Empire?

• Development of the Akkadian language

• Creation of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon

• Invention of the battering ram

• Establishment of the Code of Hammurabi

Who was the king known for his code of laws that unified and preserved order in Mesopotamia?

• Sargon

• Hammurabi

• Nebuchadrezzar

• Sumer

What was the main purpose of Hammurabi's code of laws?

• To punish wrongdoers

• To establish a democratic government

• To promote trade and economic growth

• To preserve religious traditions

Which empire was known for their military might and cruelty?

• The Acadians

• The Assyrians

• The Babylonians

• The Persians

What was one of the greatest achievements of the Assyrian Empire?

• Development of the Akkadian language

• Creation of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon

• Invention of the battering ram

• Establishment of the Code of Hammurabi