Hist Chp 2 # 6 : Akkadian Civilization

On Naram-Sin's victory stele, what is the horned helmet he wears meant to symbolize?

• 1. he is king

• 1. he killed many enemies

• 1. he is a god

• 1. he is well fed

What are the rough dates for the existence of the Akkadian empire?

• 1. 2350 - 2200 B.C.

• 1. 2350 B.C. - 1200 A.D.

• 1. 2200 - 1150 B.C.

• 1. 250-220 B.C.

What was Sargon's position prior to the revolt that made him king?

• cupbearer to the king of Kish
• merchant in Babylon
• blacksmith in Ur
• priest in Nineveh

Who eventually conquered the Akkadian Empire?

• Babylonians
• Assyrians
• Gutian people
• Persians

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic attributed to the Akkadian Empire?

• 1. first empire

• 1. first to use irrigation techniques

• 1. first conquerors of all of Sumer

• 1. standard weights and measures