What was a problem caused by Sumerian city-states’ independence from one another?
Chapter 6 - Exploring Four Empires of Mesopotamia

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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They were unable to trade crops with one another.
They did not cooperate to build irrigation systems.
They had very few different natural resources available.
They could not defend themselves against stronger groups.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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The Sumerians were a civilization but not an empire. What feature did the Akkadian, Babylonian, and Assyrian
empires have that the Sumerians lacked?
One government ruled several groups.
Rulers claimed to get power from the gods.
Many beautiful works of art were produced.
Public works such as irrigation were organized.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of these leaders of empires came first?
Cyrus
Sargon
Hammurabi
Nebuchadnezzar
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the Akkadians get the resources to build up their capital city?
mined precious stones in the mountains
collected tribute from conquered peoples
expanded irrigation to grow bigger crops
printed paper money to buy what it needed
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Akkadians used steles to
attack enemy forces.
get water for farming.
record important events.
make objects from metal.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of these did the Akkadians use to gain power over Sumer?
military strategy
economic wealth
religious teachings
complex technology
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
For what is Hammurabi best remembered?
a code of laws
a style of battle
a hanging garden
a system of canals
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