Exploring the Babylonian Empire

What were the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?

• An ancient city in Greece

• The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were a legendary series of tiered gardens in ancient Babylon, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

• A type of ancient Egyptian architecture

• A famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci

Which ancient ruler of Babylon is celebrated for the Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?

• Nebuchadnezzar II

• Hammurabi

• Gilgamesh

• Assurbanipal

What is one theory about how the Hanging Gardens were built?

• The Hanging Gardens were built as a single large structure without any irrigation.

• The Hanging Gardens were constructed using only natural soil and no engineering techniques.

• The Hanging Gardens were created by planting trees directly in the ground without any support.

• The Hanging Gardens were built using terraces irrigated by pumps and aqueducts.

Mesopotamia was located between two rivers named.

• Statue of Zeus at Olympia

• River Tigris and Euphrates

• Colossus of Rhodes

• Great Pyramid of Giza

What was Nebuchadnezzar II's role in the Babylonian Empire?

• King and military leader of the Babylonian Empire.

• Advisor to the king

• Religious leader of the empire

• Chief architect of Babylon

Why Hammurabi famous for?

• He built the Great Pyramid of Giza.

• He was the first who write laws for his kingdom.

• He designed the Colosseum in Rome.

What materials were likely used in the construction of the Hanging Gardens?

• Glass, steel, plastic

• Mud bricks, stone, wood, clay, bitumen

• Straw, paper, rubber

• Marble, granite, aluminum

What were the two famous laws of Hammurabi?

• eye for an eye

• Hang till death

• Tooth for a tooth

• Cut the arms

In which modern-day country was the Mesopotamia and Babylon Empire located?

• Iran

• Turkey

• Syria

• Iraq

What is one reason the Hanging Gardens are considered a mystery?

• They were primarily made of marble and gold.

• Lack of archaeological evidence and conflicting historical accounts.

• The gardens were built in ancient Egypt.

• They were destroyed by a massive earthquake.