Exploring Ancient Mesopotamia Through Music

The video explores ancient Mesopotamia, focusing on the Tigris and Euphrates rivers as the cradle of civilization. It discusses the rise of city-states like Sumer and the Akkadian Empire, highlighting their conquests and conflicts. The narrative then shifts to Hammurabi's reign over Babylon, emphasizing his famous code of laws and the empire's trade practices. The video concludes with the impact of these early civilizations on history.

Which two rivers are mentioned as forming the cradle of civilization in ancient Mesopotamia?

• Danube and Rhine

• Nile and Amazon

• Tigris and Euphrates

• Ganges and Indus

What was a major problem caused by the flooding of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

• Washed away crops

• Droughts

What led to wars between the city-states in ancient Mesopotamia?

• Religious differences

• Trade disputes

• Fighting over water

• Territorial expansion

Which civilization was the first to emerge in Mesopotamia?

• Assyrians

• Akkadians

• Sumerians

• Babylonians

Who started the first empire in Mesopotamia?

• Sargon of Akkad

• Hammurabi

• Nebuchadnezzar

• Gilgamesh

Who was the king of the Babylonians known for his code of laws?

• Ashurbanipal

• Hammurabi

• Sargon

• Nebuchadnezzar

What was Hammurabi's Code?

• A historical record

• A religious text

• A set of laws

• A collection of poems

What did the Babylonians trade for gold?

• Grain

• Textiles

• Spices

• Silver

What infrastructure did the Babylonians build to support their empire?

• Temples

• Bridges

• Aqueducts

• Roads

Why did the Babylonians obey Hammurabi's Code?

• Fear of punishment

• Belief in its divine origin

• Economic benefits

• Political stability