7th Grade Exploring Four Empires of Mesopotamia

What was a problem caused by Sumerian city-states' independence from one another?

• They were unable to trade crops with one another.

• They did not cooperate to build irrigation systems.

• They had very few different natural resources available.

• They could not defend themselves against stronger groups.

What feature did the Akkadian, Babylonian, and Assyrian empires have that the Sumerians lacked?

• Many beautiful works of art were produced.

• Public works such as irrigation were organized.

• One government ruled several groups.

• Rulers claimed to get power from the gods.

Which of these leaders of empires came first?

• Cyrus

• Sargon

• Hammurabi

• Nebuchadnezzar

How did the Akkadians get the resources to build up their capital city?

• Mined precious stones in the mountains

• Collected tribute from conquered peoples

• Expanded irrigation to grow bigger crops

• Printed paper money to buy what it needed

The Akkadians used steles to

• Attack enemy forces.

• Get water for farming.

• Record important events.

• make objects from metal.

Which of these did the Akkadians use to gain power over Sumer?

• Military strategy

• Economic wealth

• Religious teachings

• Complex technology

For what is Hammurabi best remembered?

• A code of laws

• A style of battle

• A hanging garden

• A system of canals

How was the legal system of Babylon more advanced than that of other societies at that time?

• It put an end to slavery.

• It used mild punishments.

• It gave women some rights.

• It treated all classes the same.

Which city was the capital of the Assyrian Empire?

• Ur

• Agad

• Babylon

• Nineveh

What was the purpose of Assyrian aqueducts?

• To bring water to the city

• To raise crops in the dry soil

• To let boats pass between rivers

• To protect the palace from attack