6.09 The First Empire CQs

What is a monarchy?

• A form of government where power is shared among multiple rulers

• A form of government where a single person rules the country

• A form of government where citizens vote for their leaders

• A form of government where the military controls the country

What is an empire?

• A form of government ruled by a single emperor

• A larger version of a monarchy ruling over many lands and people

• A democratic system with elected officials

• A tribal society with no centralized leadership

Where was the world's first empire located?

• Nile River

• Indus River

• Tigris and Euphrates rivers

• Yellow River

Who created the first empire in Mesopotamia around 2300 BCE?

• Sargon of Akkad

• Hammurabi

• Gilgamesh

• Nebuchadnezzar

What are some of the challenges emperors face in managing their empire?

• Dealing with diverse cultures

• Handling multiple languages

• Managing various regions

• All of the above