Mesopotamia Quiz

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

• Sumerian

• Persian

• Assyrian

• Babylonian

Who was the first ruler of the Akkadian Empire?

• Sargon of Akkad

• Cyrus the Great

• Nebuchadnezzar

• Hammurabi

Which empire was known for its famous Hanging Gardens?

• Egyptian Empire

• Babylonian Empire

• Greek Empire

• Roman Empire

What is the most famous law code created by Hammurabi?

• Hammurabi's Code

• Code of Hammurabi

• Hammurabi's Rule

• Hammurabi's Law

What were the religious temples called in Mesopotamia?

• ziggurats

• shrines

• pyramids

• cathedrals

Which civilization invented the first known writing system called cuneiform?

• Sumerians

• Romans

• Greeks

• Egyptians

Which empire conquered the Sumerian civilization and established the Akkadian Empire?

• Akkadian Empire

• Babylonian Empire

• Assyrian Empire

• Persian Empire

Who was the famous king of Babylon who created the Code of Hammurabi?

• Cyrus the Great

• Alexander the Great

• Hammurabi

• Nebuchadnezzar

What was the purpose of ziggurats in Mesopotamia?

• The purpose of ziggurats in Mesopotamia was for agricultural storage.

• The purpose of ziggurats in Mesopotamia was for military defense.

• The purpose of ziggurats in Mesopotamia was for residential housing.

• The purpose of ziggurats in Mesopotamia was for religious worship.

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

• Islamic Empire

• Aztec Empire

• Mongol Empire

• Roman Empire