Babylon History Quiz

What was the capital city of the Babylonian Empire?

• Rome

• Athens

• Jerusalem

• Babylon

Who was the most famous king of the Babylonian Empire?

• Nebuchadnezzar

• Alexander the Great

• Cyrus the Great

• Hammurabi

What is the famous code of laws associated with the Babylonian Empire?

• Code of Caesar

• Code of Moses

• Code of Hammurabi

• Code of Confucius

Which ancient wonder of the world was located in the Babylonian Empire?

• Great Wall of China

• Hanging Gardens of Babylon

• Eiffel Tower

• Taj Mahal

What was the main occupation of the people in the Babylonian Empire?

• Fishing, mining, and hunting

• Banking, technology, and entertainment

• Military, education, and administration

• Agriculture, trade, and craftsmanship

What was the name of the famous hanging gardens in the Babylonian Empire?

• Hanging Gardens of Babylon

• Floating Gardens of Babylon

• Swinging Gardens of Babylon

• Dangling Gardens of Babylon

What was the primary language spoken in the Babylonian Empire?

• Mandarin

• Latin

• Akkadian

• Swahili

What was the significance of the Ishtar Gate in the Babylonian Empire?

• Symbolized the power and wealth of the empire

• Was a center for trade and commerce

• Used for religious ceremonies and sacrifices

• Served as a prison for political dissidents

What was the main reason for the decline of the Babylonian Empire?

• Natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods

• Economic collapse due to trade deficits

• Invasion and conquest by the Persian Empire

• Internal political conflicts and civil wars

Who was the conqueror that ended the Babylonian Empire?

• Julius Caesar

• Cyrus the Great

• Genghis Khan

• Alexander the Great