Sargon of Akkad and His Empire

The video explores the discovery of a tablet in Nippur, detailing the reign of Sargon of Akkad, who united much of the known world under a single ruler for the first time. Sargon's conquests ended the era of independent city-states and established one of the first empires. Despite his humble origins, Sargon became a legendary figure, inspiring future empires in the Middle East and Europe. His dynasty lasted a century, and his influence persisted in Babylonian and Assyrian cultures.

What significant discovery was made in Nippur, Iraq, in the 1890s?

• A new form of writing

• A tablet describing Sargon of Akkad

• The ruins of a lost city

• A map of ancient trade routes

Which king did Sargon allegedly overthrow to rise to power?

• King Arthur Bubba

• King Luka Lagasse

• King Lugol's RZ

• King Enlil

What language did Sargon standardize for use with cuneiform?

• Sumerian

• Akkadian

• Babylonian

• Assyrian

What was the primary language used for inscriptions during Sargon's reign?

• Hebrew

• Aramaic

• Akkadian

• Sumerian

How many cities did Sargon reportedly conquer according to the Nippur inscription?

• 54

• 24

• 34

• 44

What geographical extent did Sargon's empire cover?

• From the Black Sea to the Red Sea

• From the Nile to the Euphrates

• From the Tigris to the Indus

• From the Mediterranean to the Persian Gulf

Which sea did Sargon's empire reach according to historical records?

• The Caspian Sea

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Black Sea

• The Red Sea

Which later empires viewed themselves as successors to Sargon's empire?

• The Hittites and Phoenicians

• The Persians and Romans

• The Babylonians and Assyrians

• The Greeks and Egyptians

What was Sargon of Akkad's notable contribution to the concept of kingship?

• He was the first to use a standing army

• He created the first written laws

• He established the first known empire

• He introduced the idea of divine kingship

What was the fate of the Akkadian Empire after Sargon's death?

• It expanded further

• It became a republic

• It fragmented after a century

• It was conquered by the Egyptians