Mesopotamian Empires

What eventually happened to the rule of Sumerian Kings?

• It became democratic

• It became hereditary

• It was abolished

• It was shared with priests

What does the crown symbol in the diagram likely represent?

• Wealth

• Power and rule

• Religion

• Trade

Which of the following best describes the transition from Sumerian cities to empires?

• Peaceful negotiation

• Gradual development

• Conflict and consolidation

• Sudden change

Which event marked the beginning of the development of empires in Mesopotamia?

• Rise of powerful kingdoms

• Sumerian cities began to weaken due to conflict

• Formation of alliances

• Invention of writing

Who was the leader of the kingdom of Akkad?

• Hammurabi

• Sargon

• Gilgamesh

• Nebuchadnezzar

How long did Sargon's empire last?

• 50 years

• 100 years

• 200 years

• More than 200 years

What did Hammurabi do to the surrounding cities?

• He traded with them

• He conquered them

• He ignored them

• He allied with them

What empire did Hammurabi create?

• The Assyrian Empire

• The Egyptian Empire

• The Persian Empire

• The Babylonian Empire

What is Hammurabi's Code?

• A set of laws for the empire

• A collection of stories

• A type of ancient art

• A religious text

What was the nature of the laws in Hammurabi's Code?

• Strict laws

• Flexible guidelines

• Suggestions

• Recommendations