6.6 QUIZ

What time period did ancient Sumer flourish in Mesopotamia?

• 3500 to 2300 B.C.E.

• 3000 to 2000 B.C.E.

• 4000 to 2500 B.C.E.

• 3200 to 2100 B.C.E.

Which empires will you learn about in this chapter?

• Akkadian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Neo-Babylonian

• Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Persian

• Mayan, Aztec, Inca, Olmec

• Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian

What was a common issue among the city-states of ancient Sumer?

• Lack of water

• Frequent invasions

• Lack of unity

• Overpopulation

Who was the first ruler of the Akkadian Empire?

• Hammurabi

• Sargon

• Nebuchadnezzar

• Gilgamesh

What was Sargon known for besides being a strong king?

• Skilled architect

• Skilled general

• Skilled musician

• Skilled trader

What did Sargon demand from the governors of city-states?

• Wealth

• Loyalty

• Land

• Troops

What did soldiers carrying shields do in Sargon's army formation?

• Stood at the back

• Stood at the front

• Stood in the middle

• Stood on the sides

What was one of the materials Babylonians traded for?

• Iron

• Silver

• Bronze

• Marble

What did the arts in Babylon include?

• Sculpture

• Historical poems

• Painting

• Music

What was one of the Assyrians' greatest military achievements?

• Building pyramids

• Developing new ways of using battering rams

• Creating a navy

• Inventing the wheel