Four Empires of Mesopotamia

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The world's first "code of laws" was created under what empire? Options: Akkadian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Neo-Babylonian

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Babylonian

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Under this empire trade flourished, roads were built, and even a postal service was established.

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Babylonian

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

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military strategy

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How did the Akkadians get the resources to build up their capital city? Options: mined precious stones in the mountains, collected tribute from conquered peoples, expanded irrigation to grown bigger crops, printed paper money to buy what it needed

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collected tribute from conquered peoples

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The Akkadians used steles to

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record important events

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For what is Hammurabi best remembered? Options: a code of laws, a style of battle, a hanging garden, a system of canals

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a code of laws

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An Akkadian achievement included: building a beautiful temple garden, creating the world's first empire, writing harsh but fair laws, spreading tales of cruelty

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creating the world's first empire

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Which Mesopotamian Empire was defeated by the Persians under Cyrus, the Great?

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Neo-Babylonians

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What is an empire?

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a group of states, nations, or people under a single authority

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Which of these leaders of empires came first?  Cyrus, Sargon, Hammurabi, Nebuchadrezzar

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Sargon