Exploring the Legacy of Nebuchadnezzar II

Who founded the Neo-Babylonian Empire?

• Ashurbanipal

• Nebuchadnezzar II

• Nabopolassar

• Hammurabi

What was Nebuchadnezzar II's Akkadian name?

• Marduk

• Nabu-shum-lishir

• Ashur-uballit

• Nabu-kudurri-uṣur

Which battle marked the ultimate defeat of the Neo-Assyrian Empire?

• Battle of Tyre

• Battle of Ashkelon

• Battle of Harran

• Battle of Carchemish

Which Egyptian Pharaoh did Nebuchadnezzar II defeat at the Battle of Carchemish?

• Ramses II

• Tutankhamun

• Necho II

• Akhenaten

What was the result of Nebuchadnezzar II's attempted invasion of Egypt in 601 BC?

• A decisive victory

• A minor skirmish

• A complete failure

• A stalemate

What significant event led to the permanent end of the Kingdom of Judah?

• Battle of Carchemish

• Destruction of Solomon’s Temple

• Battle of Harran

• Capture of Ashkelon

How did the Hebrew Bible describe Nebuchadnezzar II?

• A benevolent ruler

• A wise king

• A destroyer of nations

• A peaceful leader

What was the Ishtar Gate adorned with?

• Marble and statues

• Bronze and iron

• Gold and silver

• Blue tiles and images of animals

What was the purpose of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon according to legend?

• To act as a military fortress

• To remind Nebuchadnezzar’s wife of her homeland

• To serve as a royal palace

• To honor the god Marduk

Who conquered the Neo-Babylonian Empire after Nebuchadnezzar II's death?

• Alexander the Great

• Cyrus the Great

• Darius the Great

• Xerxes I