Babylonian Conquest Guided practice

What city did the Babylonians conquer to gain control of Mesopotamia?

• Ur

• Babylon

• Sumer

• Baghdad

What major river is Babylon located on?

• Nile River

• Euphrates River

• Tigris River

• Amazon River

By what year did Ur fall into ruins?

• 1800 BC

• 2000 BC

• 1792 BC

• 1500 BC

Who became the king of Babylon in 1792 BC?

• Sargon

• Hammurabi

• Ur-Nammu

• Nebuchadnezzar

What was Hammurabi known as in Babylon?

• A general

• A merchant

• The greatest monarch

• A priest

What type of government did Babylon have by 1800 BC?

• A democracy

• A powerful government

• A monarchy

• A military rule

Why did Ur lose its power according to the text?

• A rise in trade

• Foreign attacks

• Natural disasters

• Internal conflict

Which of the following statements is true about Babylon?

• It was founded after Ur.

• It was a Sumerian town before becoming powerful.

• It was located on the Nile River.

• Hammurabi was the first king of Babylon.

What does the term "monarch" refer to in the context of this text?

• A citizen

• A ruler or king

• A warrior

• A philosopher

How did the Babylonians influence the region of Mesopotamia?

• By creating a code of law

• By building temples

• By engaging in trade

• By expanding their territory