Ancient Mesopotamia

Which civilization is considered to be the earliest civilization in Mesopotamia?

• Persian

• Assyrian

• Babylonian

• Sumerian

Which empire was responsible for the construction of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?

• Persian Empire

• Roman Empire

• Greek Empire

• Babylonian Empire

Which empire was known for its military prowess and brutal conquests?

• Mongol Empire

• British Empire

• Aztec Empire

• Roman Empire

What is the famous law code created by Hammurabi called?

• Code of Hammurabi

• Hammurabi's Rule

• Hammurabi's Code

• Hammurabi's Law

What were the stepped pyramids called in Mesopotamia?

• temples

• ziggurats

• obelisks

• sphinxes

Which civilization developed the first system of writing known as cuneiform?

• Sumerians

• Greeks

• Mayans

• Egyptians

Which empire was responsible for the destruction of the city of Babylon?

• Roman Empire

• Greek Empire

• Persian Empire

• Ottoman Empire

What was the capital city of the Assyrian Empire?

• Babylon

• Nineveh

• Damascus

• Thebes

What was the main purpose of ziggurats in Mesopotamia?

• To serve as burial sites for the elite.

• To provide housing for the priests.

• To serve as military fortresses.

• To serve as religious temples and connect the earthly realm with the divine.

Which empire was known for its advancements in mathematics and astronomy?

• Aztec Empire

• Mongol Empire

• Islamic Empire

• Roman Empire