Chapter 6: Exploring Four Empires of Mesopotamia

Question 1

The Akkadians used steles to

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record important events.

Question 2

Why did Nebuchadrezzar build two walls, some towers, and a moat around his capital?

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to protect the city from attacks

Question 3

What Mesopotamian city was one of the most powerful cities in the world during Sargon's reign?

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Agade

Question 4

Around how long did Sargon rule his empire for?

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50-60 years

Question 5

What is Hammurabi best known for?

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His code of laws

Question 6

How was the legal system of Babylon more advanced than that of other societies at that time?

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It gave women some rights

Question 7

What was the purpose of Assyrian aqueducts?

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to bring water to the city

Question 8

When Israelites rebelled, Nebuchadrezzar II took them to Assyria.

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False because he took them to Babylonia

Question 9

What was the world's first empire?

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Akkadian Empire

Question 10

What are the greatest achievements of the Assyrian Empire?

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siege warfare, bas-reliefs, battering rams and movable towers

Question 11

What were Assyrians feared for?

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Their military

Question 12

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were a wonder of the ancient world. Where were they planted?

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high on the royal palace

Question 13

The Assyrians used Siege technique, Battering rams, and Movable towers mainly to:

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conquer cities

Question 14

Hammurabi's Code did not treat everyone equally.

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True

Question 15

Hammurabi never conquered Assyria.

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False

Question 16

Which part of Mesopotamia did Sargon gain control over?

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All of Mesopotamia

Question 17

In the Assyrian Empire, everyone had to obey gods except for kings.

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False because kings had to obey gods too

Question 18

What was a problem caused by Sumerian city-states’ independence from one another?

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They could not defend themselves against stronger groups.

Question 19

Which empire was Sargon king of?

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Akkadian Empire

Question 20

_______ was the center of trade under Hammurabi's rule.

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Babylon

Question 21

Which was NOT one of the greatest achievements of the Assyrian empire?

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their kindness for enemies

Question 22

What is the best title for this diagram?

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Babylonian Trade

Question 23

What are the greatest achievements of the Akkadian empire?

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steles celebrating military victories, world's first empire, army fought in tight formations

Question 24

Slaves did not have rights in Babylonian society.

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False

Question 25

Which of these leaders of empires came first?

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Sargon

Question 26

What was NOT one of the greatest achievements of the Akkadian Empire?

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the wheel

Question 27

Which was NOT one of the greatest achievements of the Babylonian empire?

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only men had property

Question 28

What are the greatest achievements of the Neo-Babylonian empire?

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sundial, hanging gardens, protective walls and a moat

Question 29

Which was NOT one of the greatest achievements of the Neo-Babylonian empire?

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turquoise jewelry

Question 30

A problem that all four Mesopotamian empires had was difficulty in

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controlling such a large area.

Question 31

Which of these did the Akkadians use to gain power over Sumer?

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military strategy

Question 32

The most famous king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire was Gilgamesh.

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False because the most famous king was Nebuchadrezzar II

Question 33

What were Babylonians skilled in?

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Mathematics and astronomy

Question 34

For what is Hammurabi best remembered?

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a code of laws

Question 35

How was Babylonian society considered fair?

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Everyone had some rights

Question 36

How did the Akkadians get the resources to build up their capital city?

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collected tribute from conquered peoples

Question 37

Which city was the capital of the Assyrian Empire?

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Nineveh

Question 38

What are the greatest achievements of the Babylonian empire?

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code of laws, roads and trading center, postal service

Question 39

What were Assyrian artisans known for?

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Bas-reliefs

Question 40

Sumerian culture died out after the Akkadians conquered Mesopotamia.

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False

Question 41

What was Hammurabi's main purpose of his code of laws?

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To unify his empire

Question 42

Who conquered the land of the Israelites and took many Israelites to Babylon as captives?

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Nebuchadrezzar

Question 43

How long did the Neo-Babylonian Empire last?

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75 years

Question 44

Which city did Sargon make Mesopotamia's capital?

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Agade

Question 45

How long did the Assyrian Empire last?

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300 years

Question 46

What feature did the Akkadian, Babylonian, and Assyrian empires have that the Sumerians lacked?

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. One government ruled several groups

Question 47

What was one of Assyria's greatest achievements?

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Their weapons

Question 48

The Hanging Gardens in Babylonia was a wonder of the ancient world.

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True

Chapter 6: Exploring Four Empires of Mesopotamia

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Chapter 6: Exploring Four Empires of Mesopotamia

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