Ancient Mesopotamian Civilization Concepts

What geographical feature is often referred to as the "cradle of civilization" due to its role in the development of early societies?

• Nile River

• Indus River

• Yellow River

• Euphrates and Tigris Rivers

Which ancient civilization conquered Sumer and was led by Sargon, who utilized chariots in his military campaigns?

• Babylonians

• Egyptians

• Akkadians

• Assyrians

What was a significant problem caused by the flooding of the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers, and what solution did the people of Mesopotamia develop to address it?

• Flooding destroyed crops, leading to the development of dams and levees

• Flooding created new land, leading to the development of advanced sailing

• Flooding caused droughts, leading to the invention of the wheel

• Flooding brought diseases, leading to the construction of pyramids

What was Hammurabi's Code, and why did the Babylonians believe it had no flaws?

• A collection of religious texts, believed to be divinely inspired

• A set of laws, believed to be flawless because Hammurabi was chosen by the gods

• A historical chronicle, believed to be accurate because it was written by scribes

• A military strategy, believed to be unbeatable because of its complexity