Lesson 7: Four Empires of Mesopotamia

How did the Akkadians change Sumer?

• The destroyed the irrigation systems.

• They conquered the city-states and united them.

• They banned Sumerian religion and all religious practices

Sargon's achievement was. . .

• military (war tactics or strategies)

• economic (trade and resources)

• diplomatic (having to do with international relationships)

How did Sargon maintain control over his vast empire?

• He destroyed all their walls

• He replaced disloyal officials with his own

• He made it so his own son would rule after his death.

• All of the above

What did Sargon use to build up his capital city?

• Taxes collected from the Sumerian people

• Tributes collected from the people he conquered

• Riches he stole from neighboring countries

What did Hammurabi use to unify the Babylonian empire and keep order?

• system of walls

• code of laws

  "Eye for an Eye"

• network of spies

Why was Hammurabi's Code of Laws an important achievement?

• It was the first set of laws to apply to all people

• It was the first time a code of laws was created

• The laws and punishments treated all people equally

How did Hammurabi make sure there was plenty of food for all in Babylonia?

• He insisted all adults work as farmers

• He kept the irrigation systems working properly

• He brought food in from other countries through a trade network

Women in Babylonia were allowed to. . .

• rule the empire

• own property

• Serve in the military

What new weapon did the Assyrians develop for war?

• catapult

• battering ram

• crossbow

Which group was known for their cruelty?

• Akkadians

• Assyrians

• Babylonians