What is a code of laws?

a set of written laws and rules

a system of writing on clay tablets developed by the Sumerians

Which one of these is NOT a strategy used by Sargon?

Raised taxes to create a wonderous capital city

Which does NOT describe Akkadian Religion?

worshipped in temples called synagogues

sending money to another ruler to show respect

How did the Akkadian Empire fall?

Invaders from the North and East destroyed the empire

How a place sells and makes its goods

a large territory of many people under one leader or government

the city that is the center of government

How did Sargon become wealthy?

He received tribute from all of the cities he captured.

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TCI Lesson 6 Vocab: The Four Empires of Mesopotamia

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1
What is a code of laws?
a promise between the gods and the ruler
a group of Sumerian judges
a secret Sumerian passcode
a set of written laws and rules
2
What is cuneiform?
a system of writing on clay tablets developed by the Sumerians
a language spoken by Sumerians
a manuscript developed by the Polynesians
a trade system based on conifer seeds
3
Which one of these is NOT a strategy used by Sargon?
Raised taxes to create a wonderous capital city
Shield walls and Tight military formations
Destroyed walls of conquered city-states
Demanded loyalty to governors under his rule
4
Who was the first emperor of Akkadia?
Cleopatra
Hammurabi
Nebuchadnezzar
Sargon
5
Which does NOT describe Akkadian Religion?
worshipped Sumerian Gods
rulers gained power from Gods and Goddesses
priestesses and noblewomen held power
worshipped in temples called synagogues
6
What form of art was created by the Akkadians?
paintings of Hammurabi
steles (carved stone)
painted sculptures of animals
clay tablets of landscapes
7
Which was the capital of the Akkadian empire?
Agade
Ur
Uruk
Tigris
8
What is a siege?
a blockade on a city
A war between two countries
a resource traded in Sumeria
a set of laws and rules
9
Which ruler was shown in the "Victory Stele"?
King Sargon
King Naram-Sin
Nebuchadnezzar
Queen Cleopatra
10
What is tribute?
sending money to another ruler to show respect
a donation to a charity
taxes
a volunteer
11
How did the Akkadian Empire fall?
Rebellions from city states
Invaders from the North and East destroyed the empire
Earthquakes destroyed many cities
The economy collapsed and people fled cities
12
What is an economy?
the capital of Akkadian empire
How a place sells and makes its goods
all of the wealth in a country
the bank system of a country
13
What is an 'empire'?
a country with a large army
a large territory of many people under one leader or government
a group of people with a king
a group of countries
14
What is a 'capital'?
a city in the center of the country
wealth used in business
The ruler of a country
the city that is the center of government
15
How did Sargon become wealthy?
He raised taxes on all cities under his rule.
He stole money from the cities he captured.
He received tribute from all of the cities he captured.
He discovered gold and silver mines in Mesopotamia.
16
Which is NOT a part of Akkadian Civilization?
Worship of Sumerian Gods
painting statues
Cuneiform writing
Irrigation techniques for farming

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