Assyrian and Babylonian History

Which two cultures merged to form the Akkadian-Babylonian culture?

• Sumerian and Egyptian

• Assyrian and Amorite

• Babylonian and Hittite

• Akkadian and Sumerian

What is Hammurabi best known for?

• Conquering Egypt

• Developing a legal code

• Building the Hanging Gardens

• Founding the city of Nineveh

Where did the Hittites originate from according to theories?

• Eastern Europe

• Southern Iraq

• Western Asia

• Northern Africa

What significant technological advancement are the Hittites credited with?

• Smelting of iron

• Development of bronze tools

• Creation of the first alphabet

• Invention of the wheel

Which city was the original capital of the Assyrian Empire?

• Babylon

• Nineveh

• Asher

• Susa

What was the Assyrian Empire particularly known for in terms of military tactics?

• Naval warfare

• Mass deportations

• Diplomatic alliances

• Guerrilla tactics

Who was the famous Assyrian ruler known for his library at Nineveh?

• Hammurabi

• Nebuchadnezzar

• Ashurbanipal

• Sargon II

What was one of Nebuchadnezzar's major building projects?

• The Great Pyramid

• The Ishtar Gate

• The Colosseum

• The Parthenon

Which kingdom did Nebuchadnezzar conquer, leading to the Babylonian Captivity?

• Persia

• Assyria

• Egypt

• Judah

What empire eventually rose to power after the Neo-Babylonian Empire?

• Egyptian Empire

• Greek Empire

• Persian Empire

• Roman Empire