Mesopotamia and the Rise of Empires

What are two things that Mesopotamia helped create?

• Writing and taxes

• Art and music

• Religion and government

• Trade and agriculture

What was the enduring conflict in Mesopotamia?

• Country vs. city

• Rich vs. poor

• Men vs. women

• Old vs. young

What was the role of priests in early Mesopotamian cities?

• Communicate with gods

• Lead military campaigns

• Collect taxes

• Build temples

What was the purpose of cuneiform writing in Mesopotamia?

• Record transactions

• Write love letters

• Create poetry

• Document history

What was the main role of kings in Mesopotamia?

• Extend power outside of cities

• Lead religious rituals

• Oversee farming

• Trade with other civilizations

Which empire had the most brutal and efficient army in Mesopotamia?

• Neo-Assyrian Empire

• Babylonian Empire

• Sumerian Empire

• Persian Empire

What was the main worldview of the neo-Assyrians?

• The world would end if they lost a battle

• The gods controlled their fate

• Conquest would bring eternal peace

• The empire would last forever

What was the main achievement of Hammurabi?

• Establishing a law code

• Building monumental temples

• Conquering neighboring cities

• Developing a writing system

What was the primary reason for the construction of ziggurats in Mesopotamia?

• To serve as religious temples

• To serve as royal palaces

• To serve as defensive structures

• To serve as marketplaces

Which Mesopotamian civilization is known for its code of law?

• Neo-Assyrian Empire

• Babylonian Empire

• Sumerian Empire

• Persian Empire