Lesson 7 - Exploring Four Empires of Mesopotamia

What is an empire?

• A small city-state

• A group of states or territories controlled by one ruler or government

• A single nation with no dependencies

• A region with no centralized authority

What does the term tribute refer to?

• A gift exchanged between friends

• Payment made periodically by one state to another as a sign of dependence

• A form of taxation within a city-state

• A type of military alliance

Which of the following best describes an economy?

• The military structure of a society

• The system by which goods and services are produced, sold, and bought

• A religious system

• The method of governing a city-state

What is the capital of an empire?

• The largest city by population

• A city located on the empire's border

• A city that serves as the seat of government and administrative center

• A religious center with no political significance

What is a code of laws?

• A set of religious guidelines

• A set of written rules for people to obey

• A collection of myths and legends

• A series of military strategies

What does the term siege refer to?

• A military operation where forces surround a town or building to compel surrender

• A celebration after a victory

• A peaceful negotiation

• A trade agreement between cities

Around when did the Akkadians conquer the first Sumerian city-states?

• 1500 BCE

• 3100 BCE

• 2300 BCE

• 1200 BCE

Who was the first leader of the Akkadian Empire?

• Hammurabi

• Sargon of Akkad

• Nebuchadnezzar II

• Cyrus the Great

What was one of the military achievements of the Akkadians?

• They built the Hanging Gardens

• They developed a standing army and used siege warfare

• They created the first written legal code

• They invented the wheel

How did the Akkadians contribute culturally to Mesopotamia?

• They introduced new agricultural techniques

• They created a new language

• They spread Sumerian culture, including language, art, and religion

• They abolished all religious practices