Mesopotamian Empires Quiz

Who conquered the Sumerian city-states and created the first empire?

• Hammurabi

• Nebuchadrezzar

• Sargon

• Naram-Sin

What was the greatest achievement of the Akkadian Empire?

• Development of cuneiform writing

• Creation of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon

• Conquest of Egypt

• Formation of the world's first empire

Which empire was known for its ruthless military tactics and siege warfare?

• Babylonian Empire

• Neo-Babylonian Empire

• Assyrian Empire

• Akkadian Empire

Who wrote the code of laws that applied to everyone in the Babylonian Empire?

• Nebuchadrezzar

• Sargon

• Hammurabi

• Naram-Sin

What was the capital city of the Babylonian Empire?

• Nineveh

• Assur

• Babylon

• Kish

Which empire lasted the longest?

• Akkadian Empire

• Babylonian Empire

• Assyrian Empire

• Neo-Babylonian Empire

What was the main achievement of the Neo-Babylonian Empire?

• Creation of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon

• Development of cuneiform writing

• Conquest of Egypt

• Restoration of Babylon's splendor

Which empire built aqueducts and had skilled artisans known for their bas-reliefs?

• Akkadian Empire

• Babylonian Empire

• Assyrian Empire

• Neo-Babylonian Empire

Who conquered the Neo-Babylonian Empire?

• Hammurabi

• Nebuchadrezzar

• Sargon

• Cyrus

What was the capital city of the Assyrian Empire?

• Nineveh

• Assur

• Babylon

• Kish