Exploring Sargon the Great and the Akkadian Empire

What were some of the key innovations introduced by the Sumerians?

• Electricity, telegraph, and telephone

• Gunpowder, printing press, and steam engine

• Advanced masonry, writing, and sophisticated farming techniques

• Internet, smartphones, and artificial intelligence

What was the birth name of Sargon the Great?

• Shiroukin

• Naram-Sin

• Manish Tushu

• Lugalza Gazi

Which language did the Akkadians speak?

• Elamite

• Aramaic

• Sumerian

• Akkadian

What was the name of the capital city built by Sargon?

• Agade

• Ur

• Uruk

• Nippur

Which of the following was NOT a reform introduced by Sargon?

• Making Akkadian the official language

• Introduction of a new religion

• Standardization of weights and measures

• Redistribution of lands

Who were Sargon's immediate successors?

• Ur and Uruk

• Remoush and Manish Tushu

• Naram-Sin and Shah Sharkhali Shari

• Lugalza Gazi and Shiroukin

What major event did Naram-Sin claim to have put down during his reign?

• The Gutian Invasion

• The Fall of Agade

• The Great Revolt

• The Sumerian Uprising

What factors contributed to the decline of the Akkadian Empire?

• Invasion by the Romans, economic collapse, and plague

• Constant revolts, political instability, and severe drought

• Overexpansion, lack of resources, and foreign invasions

• Natural disasters, loss of trade routes, and internal corruption

Who were the people that tradition claims destroyed Agade?

• The Gutians

• The Romans

• The Egyptians

• The Persians

What impact did Sargon and Naram-Sin have on future Mesopotamian rulers?

• They inspired many future kings to establish their own empires

• They were largely forgotten and had no lasting impact

• They were seen as tyrants and avoided as role models

• They were considered mythical figures with no historical basis