Hist Chp 2 #2: Mesopotamian Kings & Government

What was the father of the gods known as in Sumer?

• 1. Akkad

• 1. An

• Anu

• Nana

Which of these kings created a code of behavior?

• King Arthur
• King Richard
• King Louis
• King Hammurabi

In early Mesopotamia, why did priests make decisions regarding land and commercial trade?

• 1. Kings appointed the priests and gave them full authority over land and commercial trade

• 1. Priests were elected by the people and served as their representatives

• 1. Priests represented the gods and the gods controlled everything

• 1. Priests appointed the kings and therefore controlled decisions in this manner

Who was the first king to unite several cities under one ruler?

• Hammurabi
• Gilgamesh
• Nebuchadnezzar
• Sargon of Akkad

What were weather conditions like in Mesopotamia?

• 1. Predictable

• 1. Mild

• 1. Turbulent

• 1. Pleasant