WH Topic 2 Lesson 4 Empires of Mesopotamia

Who founded the Akkadian Empire?

• Hammurabi

• Sargon

• Nebuchadnezzar

• Gilgamesh

What is significant about the Akkadian Empire in world history?

• It was the largest empire ever

• It was the first empire in the world’s history

• It was the longest-lasting empire

• It was the most technologically advanced empire

Which regions did the Akkadian Empire unify?

• Egypt and Nubia

• Mesopotamia and Persia

• Sumer and Akkad

• Greece and Macedonia

How long did the Akkadian Empire last?

• Over 100 years

• Over 200 years

• Over 300 years

• Over 400 years

What system did the Akkadian Empire create to standardize trade?

• A system of weights and measures

• A system of currency

• A system of roads

• A system of writing

What did the Akkadian Empire collect from conquered lands?

• Food and livestock

• Tribute and taxes

• Weapons and armor

• Art and literature

Which cultures did the Akkadian Empire mix?

• Egyptian and Greek

• Roman and Persian

• Sumerian and Akkadian

• Indian and Chinese

What new forms did the Akkadian Empire develop?

• Science and technology

• Art and literature

• Mathematics and astronomy

• Music and dance

Who founded the Babylonian Empire around 1800 BCE?

• Egyptians

• Amorites

• Greeks

• Romans

Which king is famous for creating a powerful Babylonian Empire?

• Nebuchadnezzar

• Sargon

• Hammurabi

• Cyrus