Chapter 6: Exploring Four Empires of Mesopotamia

Front

Why were Sumerian city-states left open to attacks by stronger groups?

Back

they were not united

Front

List the four empires of Mesopotamia in order from the first to the last.

Back

Akkadian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Neo-Babylonian

Front

Who was the leader of the Akkadian empire?

Back

Sargon

Front

What did Sargon use to gain control of all of Mesopotamia, including Sumer?

Back

Military skills

Front

What was the major cultural achievement of the Akkadians? Options: steles, cloth, bas-reliefs, aqueducts

Back

steles

Front

What did the Victory Stele show?

Back

Naram-Sin leading his army up the slopes of a mountain

Front

Who was the leader of the Babylonian empire?

Back

Hammurabi

Front

What was the Hammurabi's Code?

Back

The first code of laws to apply to everyone

Front

Why was Babylonian society unusual for its time?

Back

It was fair

Front

Under the Babylonian Empire, women could own land.

Back

True