Empires of Mesopotamia

Who were the first rulers of the Akkadian Empire?

• Sumerians

• Akkadians

• Babylonians

• Hittites

What military strategy did Sargon use to expand his empire?

• Guerrilla warfare

• Cavalry charges

• Tight formations

• Siege tactics

How did Sargon maintain control of his empire?

• Building strong walls

• Appointing loyal governors

• Creating a powerful navy

• Forming alliances with neighboring kingdoms

What was the capital city of the Akkadian Empire?

• Uruk

• Agade

• Babylon

• Nippur

What cultural achievements are the Akkadians known for?

• Inventing the wheel

• Developing a system of writing

• Building pyramids

• Creating three-dimensional sculptures

Who was the next ruler to unite all of Mesopotamia after the fall of the Akkadians?

• Sargon

• Hammurabi

• Naram-Sin

• Marduk

What is Hammurabi best known for?

• Conquering Egypt

• Building the Hanging Gardens

• Writing a code of laws

• Inventing the wheel

What was the name of Hammurabi's code of laws?

• The Code of Hammurabi

• The Law of Mesopotamia

• The Babylonian Constitution

• The Code of Sargon

How did Hammurabi justify his code of laws?

• Based on his own authority

• Based on the word of the gods

• Based on democratic principles

• Based on the advice of his advisors

What was the punishment for causing a poorly assembled house to collapse and kill its owner?

• Fines

• Imprisonment

• Exile

• Death