Ancient Mesopotamia Empires Quiz

Which empire existed around 3500 BC in Ancient Mesopotamia?

• Akkadian Empire

• Sumerian Empire

• Assyrian Empire

• Babylonian Empire

During which period did the Akkadian Empire exist?

• 3500 BC - 3200 BC

• 2300 BC - 2000 BC

• 2900 BC - 2600 BC

• 2000 BC - 1700 BC

Which empire existed during 1400 BC according to the timeline?

• Mitanni

• Hittites

• Akkadian Empire

• Sumerian Empire

Which empire existed around 800 BC?

• Sumerian Empire

• Akkadian Empire

• Assyrian Empire

• Hittites

Which empire existed concurrently with the Babylonian Empire?

• Akkadian Empire

• Hittites

• Kassites

• Mitanni

In which year did the Sumer form the first towns and cities?

• 3000 BCE

• 4000 BCE

• 5000 BCE

• 6000 BCE

What method did the Sumer use to farm large areas of land?

• Crop rotation

• Irrigation

• Terracing

• Slash and burn

What did the Sumer build at the center of their cities?

• Pyramids

• Castles

• Ziggurats

• Towers

What was the purpose of the ziggurats built by the Sumer?

• To serve as markets

• To serve as temples to their gods

• To serve as schools

• To serve as palaces

Which of the following is a Sumer city-state mentioned in the text?

• Babylon

• Ur

• Nineveh

• Thebes