Mrs. Brittingham's Ancient Empires Quiz

Who was the ambitious Akkadian ruler who created the world's first empire?

• Nebuchadnezzar

• Nabopolassar

• Hammurabi

• Sargon I

Which Amorite city was the greatest in Mesopotamia?

• Babylon

• Uruk

• Assur

• Nineveh

Who created the Babylonian Empire by conquering the Amorite people?

• Sargon I

• Hammurabi

• Nebuchadnezzar

• Nabopolassar

What is the name of the world's first written set of laws?

• Nabopolassar's Code

• Sargon's Law

• Nebuchadnezzar's Law

• Hammurabi's Code

Which empire built one of the world's first libraries in the city of Nineveh?

• Assyrian Empire

• Babylonian Empire

• Chaldean Empire

• Akkadian Empire

Who led the Chaldean people in a revolt against the Assyrians and created the Chaldean Empire?

• Nabopolassar

• Nebuchadnezzar

• Hammurabi

• Sargon I

Which city became one of the largest, richest, and most beautiful cities of its time under the Chaldean Empire?

• Uruk

• Nineveh

• Babylon

• Assur

Which ruler of the Babylonian Empire is known for constructing the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?

• Nabopolassar

• Sargon I

• Nebuchadnezzar

• Hammurabi

Which empire was known for its use of iron weapons and chariots in warfare?

• Chaldean Empire

• Akkadian Empire

• Babylonian Empire

• Assyrian Empire

What factor below gave the Chaldean Empire wealth?

• a trade route that brought caravans through the kingdom

• A mine full of obsidian for trading

• Tributes paid by conquered territories

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