OSA Chapter 6 HA World History HA

Who was the first to decree that his son would rule after his death?

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

What was the purpose of Assyrian aqueducts?

Which empire traded grain and cloth for wood, gold, silver, precious gems, and livestock?

The Akkadians used steles to

Creating fear among their enemies was a military strategy of what empire?

A problem that all four Mesopotamian empires had was difficulty in

Which empire ruled for the shortest amount of time?

Which of these leaders of empires came first?

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

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

Which empire designed the Hanging Gardens?

What feature did the Akkadian, Babylonian, and Assyrian empires have that Sumerians didn't?

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

King Cyrus ended the empires of Mesopotamia. What empire did he lead?

The sun dial, 60 minute hour, and a 7 day week were advancements of which empire?

The Assyrians created two-dimensional life-like structures called

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

The Assyrians used siege techniques, battering rams, and movable towers mainly to

Which was the only empire to conquer Egypt?

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

For what is Hammurabi best remembered?

Which city was the capital of the Assyrian Empire?

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

Who established the first empire in Mesopotamia?