Mesopotamia: History: Quiz

Which empire was founded by Sargon of Akkad and is considered one of the first to unite city-states?

• Assyrian Empire
• Akkadian Empire
• Babylonian Empire
• Neo-Babylonian Empire

During which period did the Babylonian Empire, known for King Hammurabi, exist?

• c. 626 – 539 BCE
• c. 2334 – 2100 BCE
• c. 1792 – 1595 BCE
• c. 900 – 612 BCE

Which empire was noted for its military power and territorial expansion?

• Akkadian Empire
• Assyrian Empire
• Neo-Babylonian Empire
• Babylonian Empire

The Neo-Babylonian Empire is famous for which architectural achievement?

• Great Wall
• Colosseum
• Pyramids
• Hanging Gardens

What was one of the earliest writing systems developed in Mesopotamia?

• Cuneiform
• Alphabet
• Pictographs
• Hieroglyphics

Which innovation enabled large-scale farming in Mesopotamia?

• Metal tools
• Advances in irrigation
• Crop rotation
• Domestication of animals

What type of massive temple complexes were built in Mesopotamia?

• Pyramids
• Ziggurats
• Obelisks
• Minarets

Who was the Babylonian king known for creating one of the earliest and most complete written legal codes?

• Sargon
• Ashurbanipal
• Nebuchadnezzar II
• Hammurabi

Approximately when did Hammurabi reign?

• c. 626 – 539 BCE
• c. 900 – 612 BCE
• c. 2334 – 2100 BCE
• c. 1792 – 1750 BCE

What principle is the Code of Hammurabi known for?

• Innocent until proven guilty
• Forgiveness for all crimes
• Trial by combat
• An eye for an eye