Ancient Mesopotamian Empires Quiz

Which Persian general organized armies and began a series of conquests in 550 B.C.E.?

• Cyrus

• Nebuchadnezzar

• Hammurabi

• Sargon

What was the capital city of the Akkadian Empire?

• Assur

• Babylon

• Ninevah

• Akkad

Which empire was known for its tolerance towards different religions and customs?

• Akkadian Empire

• Persian Empire

• Chaldean Empire

• Assyrian Empire

Who was the famous Chaldean king known for expanding his empire and rebuilding Babylon?

• Cyrus

• Hammurabi

• Nebuchadnezzar

• Sargon

Which empire was overthrown by the Chaldeans?

• Akkadian Empire

• Sumerian City-States

• Babylonian Empire

• Assyrian Empire

What was the primary language used for religious purposes in the Akkadian Empire?

• Sumerian

• Persian

• Akkadian

• Babylonian

Which empire built a fine library in the city of Ninevah?

• Babylonian Empire

• Assyrian Empire

• Chaldean Empire

• Persian Empire

What was the name of the first empire created by Sargon?

• Babylonian Empire

• Akkadian Empire

• Assyrian Empire

• Chaldean Empire

Which empire was known for its cruelty and use of terror?

• Akkadian Empire

• Assyrian Empire

• Chaldean Empire

• Persian Empire

What was the primary purpose of the Code of Hammurabi?

• To build roads

• To conquer new lands

• To establish a legal system

• To expand the empire