6.09 Empires and Monarchies

Where was the world’s first empire located?

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia

• North America

• South America

Which group controls all of the power in most monarchies?

• business owners

• citizens

• royal family

• workers

How do empires gain power?

• They allow citizens to elect their leaders.

• They create new religions.

• They conquer neighboring countries.

What is the role of the people in an absolute monarchy?

• to write new laws

• to obey the royal family

• to lead the military

Which group of people was the first to form a united empire?

• Akkadians

• Mexicans

• Persians

Which form of government is described by column 1?

• democracy

• empire

• monarchy

Which form of government is described by column 2?

• empire

• monarchy

• theocracy

How do most monarchs come into power?

• They are born into a ruling family.

• They are distinguished military leaders.

• They are chosen by business leaders.

How did Babylon impact the Assyria?

• Babylon was a wealthy trading partner of Assyria.

• Many of Assyria’s cultural roots came from Babylon.

• Babylon invaded and destroyed much of Assyria.

Why was Sargon historically significant?

• He was the first leader of Israel.

• He created the first written laws.

• He was the first emperor of Akkad.