Exploring the Akkadian Empire

What was the capital city of the Akkadian Empire?

• Babylon

• Akkad

• Uruk

• Nineveh

Who was the most famous ruler of the Akkadian Empire?

• Nebuchadnezzar II

• Hammurabi

• Cyrus the Great

• Sargon I

In which region was the Akkadian Empire located?

• Mesopotamia

• Nubia

• Egypt

• Indus Valley

What language did the Akkadians speak?

• East Semitic

• Hittite

• Babylonian

• Sumerian

What was one major achievement of the Akkadian Empire?

• The discovery of fire.

• The establishment of one of the world's first empires.

• The invention of the wheel.

• The construction of the Great Wall of China.

How did the Akkadian Empire influence later civilizations?

• The Akkadian Empire primarily influenced through trade routes only.

• The Akkadian Empire influenced later civilizations through centralized governance, a common language, legal innovations, military organization, and cultural developments.

• The Akkadian Empire had no impact on language or culture.

• The Akkadian Empire was known for its lack of governance.

What type of government did the Akkadian Empire have?

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

What led to the decline of the Akkadian Empire?

• Formation of new alliances with neighboring states

• Natural disasters and climate change

• Internal wars, and invasion by Sumerians led by Ur Nammu

• Cultural renaissance and technological advancements