Mesopotamia: History: Flashcard

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Which empire was founded by Sargon of Akkad and is considered one of the first to unite city-states?

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Akkadian Empire

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During which period did the Babylonian Empire, known for King Hammurabi, exist?

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c. 1792 – 1595 BCE

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Which empire was noted for its military power and territorial expansion? Options: Akkadian Empire, Assyrian Empire, Neo-Babylonian Empire, Babylonian Empire

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Assyrian Empire

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The Neo-Babylonian Empire is famous for which architectural achievement?

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Hanging Gardens

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What was one of the earliest writing systems developed in Mesopotamia? Options: Cuneiform, Alphabet, Pictographs, Hieroglyphics

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Cuneiform

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Which innovation enabled large-scale farming in Mesopotamia?

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Advances in irrigation

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What type of massive temple complexes were built in Mesopotamia?

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Ziggurats

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Who was the Babylonian king known for creating one of the earliest and most complete written legal codes?

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Hammurabi

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Approximately when did Hammurabi reign?

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c. 1792 – 1750 BCE

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What principle is the Code of Hammurabi known for?

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An eye for an eye