History Alive Lesson 6

Front

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

Back

They could not defend themselves against stronger groups.

Front

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

Back

One government ruled several groups.

Front

Which of these leaders of empires came first? Options: Cyrus, Sargon, Hammurabi, Nebuchadnezzar

Back

Sargon

Front

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

Back

collected tribute from conquered peoples

Front

The Akkadians used steles to........

Back

record important events.

Front

Which of these did the Akkadians use to gain POWER over Sumer? military strategy, economic wealth, religious teachings, complex technology

Back

military strategy

Front

For what is Hammurabi best remembered?

Back

a code of laws

Front

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

Back

It gave women some rights.

Front

What is the best title for this diagram? Options: Babylonian Arts, Babylonian Trade, Babylonian Products, Babylonian Inventions

Back

Babylonian Trade

Front

Which city was the capital of the Assyrian Empire?

Back

Nineveh