Lesson 6 Quiz: Exploring Four Empires of Mesopotamia

What problem did Sumerian city-states' independence cause?

• They could not trade crops.

• They did not work together on irrigation.

• They had few natural resources.

• They could not defend against stronger groups.

What did the Akkadian, Babylonian, and Assyrian empires have that the Sumerians did not?

• One government ruled several groups.

• Rulers claimed to get power from the gods.

• Many beautiful works of art were produced.

• Public works such as irrigation were organized.

Which leader came first?

• Cyrus

• Sargon

• Hammurabi

• Nebuchadnezzar

How did the Akkadians get resources to build their capital?

• mined precious stones

• collected tribute from conquered peoples

• expanded irrigation for bigger crops

• printed paper money

The Akkadians used steles to

• attack enemies.

• get water.

• record events.

• make metal objects.

How did the Akkadians gain power over Sumer?

• military strategy

• economic wealth

• religious teachings

• complex technology

What is Hammurabi known for?

• a code of laws

• a style of battle

• a hanging garden

• a system of canals

How was Babylon's legal system more advanced than others at the time?

• It ended slavery.

• It used mild punishments.

• It gave women rights.

• It treated all classes equally.

Which city was the capital of the Assyrian Empire?

• Ur
• Agad
• Babylon
• Nineveh

What was the purpose of Assyrian aqueducts?

• to bring water to the city

• to grow crops

• to let boats pass

• to protect the palace