Exploring the Great Cities of Ancient Mesopotamia

The video explores the great cities of ancient Mesopotamia, including Babylon, Nimrud, Nineveh, and Persepolis. Babylon is noted for its biblical references and location along the Euphrates River. Nimrud, once the Assyrian capital, is renowned for its palaces. Nineveh, the largest city of the Assyrian Empire, is famous for its walls and the story of Jonah. Persepolis, the Persian Empire's capital, is being reconstructed by archaeologists.

Which river is Babylon located along?

• Tigris

• Nile

• Euphrates

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How far are the ruins of Babylon from Baghdad?

• 30 miles

• 90 miles

• 50 miles

• 70 miles

Who rebuilt Nimrud and made it the Assyrian capital again?

• King Ashurnasirpal II

• King Cyrus the Great

• King Xerxes

• King Sennacherib

How many rooms did the palace of Shalmaneser III in Nimrud have?

• 250

• 100

• 150

• 200

Which city was the greatest of the Assyrian Empire?

• Nimrud

• Persepolis

• Babylon

• Nineveh

Under whose rule was Nineveh largely built?

• King Xerxes

• King Cyrus the Great

• King Sennacherib

• King Ashurnasirpal II

How many clay tablets were housed in the great library of Nineveh?

• 10,000

• 15,000

• 20,000

• 25,000

What is the Greek name for Persepolis?

• Royal City

• City of Persia

• City of Kings

• Persian City

Who originally built Persepolis?

• King Xerxes

• King Ashurnasirpal II

• King Cyrus the Great

• King Sennacherib

Which structure is NOT part of Persepolis?

• Gate of Nations

• Throne Hall

• Hanging Gardens

• Apadana Palace