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TCI Lesson 6 Vocab: The Four Empires of Mesopotamia
What is cuneiform?
Which was the capital of the Akkadian empire?
TCI Lesson 6 Vocab: The Four Empires of Mesopotamia
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Which was the capital of the Akkadian empire?
Tigris
Uruk
Agade
Ur
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What is cuneiform?
a language spoken by Sumerians
a system of writing on clay tablets developed by the Sumerians
a trade system based on conifer seeds
a manuscript developed by the Polynesians
3
What is a 'capital'?
The ruler of a country
the city that is the center of government
a city in the center of the country
wealth used in business
4
What is an economy?
all of the wealth in a country
How a place sells and makes its goods
the bank system of a country
the capital of Akkadian empire
5
What is a code of laws?
a set of written laws and rules
a group of Sumerian judges
a secret Sumerian passcode
a promise between the gods and the ruler
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Which is NOT a part of Akkadian Civilization?
painting statues
Irrigation techniques for farming
Worship of Sumerian Gods
Cuneiform writing
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What is tribute?
sending money to another ruler to show respect
taxes
a volunteer
a donation to a charity
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Which one of these is NOT a strategy used by Sargon?
Demanded loyalty to governors under his rule
Destroyed walls of conquered city-states
Raised taxes to create a wonderous capital city
Shield walls and Tight military formations
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How did Sargon become wealthy?
He received tribute from all of the cities he captured.
He stole money from the cities he captured.
He raised taxes on all cities under his rule.
He discovered gold and silver mines in Mesopotamia.
10
What form of art was created by the Akkadians?
painted sculptures of animals
clay tablets of landscapes
steles (carved stone)
paintings of Hammurabi
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What is a siege?
a resource traded in Sumeria
a set of laws and rules
A war between two countries
a blockade on a city
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Which does NOT describe Akkadian Religion?
rulers gained power from Gods and Goddesses
worshipped in temples called synagogues
priestesses and noblewomen held power
worshipped Sumerian Gods
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Which ruler was shown in the "Victory Stele"?
King Sargon
Queen Cleopatra
King Naram-Sin
Nebuchadnezzar
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What is an 'empire'?
a group of people with a king
a country with a large army
a group of countries
a large territory of many people under one leader or government
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How did the Akkadian Empire fall?
Earthquakes destroyed many cities
Invaders from the North and East destroyed the empire
Rebellions from city states
The economy collapsed and people fled cities
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Who was the first emperor of Akkadia?
Cleopatra
Sargon
Hammurabi
Nebuchadnezzar
