6th Grade - Ancient Civilizations Quiz

Who was the famous ruler of the Akkadian Empire known for his conquests?

• Sargon

• Hammurabi

• Nebuchadnezzar

• Ashurbanipal

What was one of the main achievements of the Akkadian Empire in terms of governance?

• The establishment of one of the first empires in history.

• The invention of the wheel.

• The construction of the Hanging Gardens.

• The development of democracy.

What type of writing system did the Akkadians use?

• 
• 
• 
• 

What was the capital city of the Assyrian Empire?

• Nineveh

• Babylon

• Memphis

• Persepolis

What was the Assyrian Empire known for in terms of military technology?

• Iron weapons and battering ram.

• Bronze swords and wooden shields.

• Stone slingshots and chariots.

• Copper armor and crossbows.

Which Assyrian king is known for his extensive building projects, and library?

• Ashurbanipal

• Sargon II

• Tiglath-Pileser III

• Esarhaddon

• Nebuchadnezzar

What was a significant contribution of the Assyrians to literature?

• The Epic of Gilgamesh.

• The Code of Hammurabi.

• The Iliad.

• The Book of the Dead.

• none of these

Who was Gigamesh’s enemy at first and later a close friend?

• Endkidu

• Humbaba

• Ishtar

• Utnapishtim

The famous code of laws created by Hammurabi is known as:

• Code of Justinian

• Code of Hammurabi

• Napoleonic Code

• Magna Carta

A major advancement in science achieved by the Babylonians was:

• The development of the decimal system

• The invention of the steam engine

• The creation of astrology

• The discovery of electricity