Quiz on Early Mesopotamian Empires

Who was the first leader of the Akkadian Empire?

• Hammurabi

• Sargon

• Nebuchadnezzar

• Ashurbanipal

The Akkadian military achievement was ____.

• Building the Hanging Gardens

• Conquering Sumerian city-states

• Establishing a code of laws

• Developing cuneiform writing

Why did the Akkadian Empire fall?

• Invasion by the Babylonians

• Internal strife and famine

• Natural disasters

• Economic collapse

What was the significance of the Code of Hammurabi?

• It was the first written code of laws

• It was a religious text

• It was a historical epic

• It was a scientific document

Which empire is known for the Epic of Gilgamesh?

• Akkadian

• Babylonian

• Assyrian

• Persian

What was a major reason for the fall of the Akkadian Empire?

• Economic prosperity

• Military expansion

• Internal strife

• Cultural achievements

What was a key feature of Babylonian culture?

• The Hanging Gardens

• The Epic of Gilgamesh

• The invention of the wheel

• The development of bronze tools

What was the significance of the Assyrian cultural achievement?

Who was the most famous king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire?

What were the key features of Babylonian law regarding slaves and women?