Questions on Ancient Empires

Why were social hierarchies, legal codes, and religion important to building and controlling an empire?

• They provided a structured society and maintained order.

• They were not important at all.

• They only served religious purposes.

• They were used solely for economic reasons.

Which of the following are some of Sumer’s major accomplishments?

• Development of cuneiform writing

• Construction of ziggurats

• Establishment of city-states

• Advancements in mathematics and astronomy

How did most empires come to an end during this time period?

• Through military defeat

• Due to economic collapse

• As a result of internal rebellion

• By peaceful dissolution

Identify the main difference between a city-state and an empire.

• A city-state is a single city with its own government, while an empire is a group of states or countries under a single supreme authority.

• A city-state is larger than an empire.

• A city-state has multiple rulers, while an empire has only one ruler.

• A city-state is a modern concept, while an empire is an ancient concept.

Who was the leader of Akkadia?

• Sargon

• Hammurabi

• Nebuchadnezzar

• Gilgamesh

What were some unique characteristics/accomplishments of the Akkadians?

• They established the first known empire in history.

• They invented the wheel.

• They built the Great Wall of China.

• They discovered America.

Who was the leader of Babylon?

• Hammurabi

• Nebuchadnezzar II

• Sargon of Akkad

• Gilgamesh

What were some unique characteristics/accomplishments of the Babylonians?

• Development of the first known code of laws, the Code of Hammurabi

• Invention of the wheel

• Construction of the Great Wall of China

• Discovery of penicillin

The Phoenician Empire was located in which region?

• Mesopotamia

• The Levant

• The Nile Valley

• The Indus Valley

What were some unique characteristics/accomplishments of the Phoenicians?

• They developed the first alphabet.

• They were known for their advanced shipbuilding techniques.

• They established extensive trade networks across the Mediterranean.

• All of the above.