Chapter 6: Exploring Four Empires of Mesopotamia

Front

Why were Sumerian city-states left open to attacks by stronger groups?

Back

they were not united

Front

List the four empires of Mesopotamia in order from the first to the last.

Back

Akkadian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Neo-Babylonian

Front

Who was the leader of the Akkadian empire?

Back

Sargon

Front

What did Sargon use to gain control of all of Mesopotamia, including Sumer?

Back

Military skills

Front

Who was the leader of the Babylonian empire?

Back

Hammurabi

Front

What was the Hammurabi's Code?

Back

The first code of laws to apply to everyone

Front

Why was Babylonian society unusual for its time?

Back

It was fair

Front

Under the Babylonian Empire, women could own land.

Back

True

Front

What empire was the most warlike?
Options: Akkadian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Neo-Babylonian

Back

Assyrian

Front

What two things allowed the Assyrian empire to conquer the most land out of the four empires discussed in this chapter?

Back

war weapons and war strategies