Empires of Mesopotamia Quiz

Who was the first ruler of the Akkadian Empire?

• Sargon of Akkad

• Naram-Sin

• Shamshi-Adad I

• Ur-Nammu

What was the primary occupation of the Phoenicians in Mesopotamia?

• Military service.

• Trade and commerce.

• Farming and agriculture.

• Religious priesthood.

Which ancient king of Babylon is known for constructing the Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?

• Alexander the Great

• Nebuchadnezzar II

• Cyrus the Great

• Sargon of Akkad

Which civilization was known for its development of writing in Mesopotamia?

• Egyptian Civilization

• Indus Valley Civilization

• Sumerian Civilization

• Greek Civilization

Who was the most famous king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire?

• Sargon of Akkad

• Nebuchadnezzar II

• Cyrus the Great

• Ashurbanipal

Which civilization in Mesopotamia was known for its development of the first known form of writing?

• Babylonian Empire

• Persian Empire

• Assyrian Empire

• Sumerian Empire

Which ancient civilization was known for their production of purple dye?

• Romans

• Phoenicians

• Egyptians

• Greeks

Which civilization in Mesopotamia was known for its advanced legal system and code of laws?

• Assyrian Empire

• Persian Empire

• Egyptian Empire

• Babylonian Empire

Which ancient king of Babylon is known for creating the Code of Hammurabi?

• King Cyrus the Great

• King Ashurbanipal

• King Nebuchadnezzar II

• King Hammurabi

Which ancient civilization is known for its law code inscribed on a stele, known as the Code of Hammurabi?

• Roman Empire

• Greek Civilization

• Babylonian Civilization

• Indus Valley Civilization