Babylonian Civilization Quiz

What was one of the key reforms introduced by King Hammurabi during his reign?

• Conquering the Assyrians

• Building the Hanging Gardens

• Establishing a fair taxation system

• Abolishing slavery

Which empire took control of Babylon after the death of Hammurabi?

• Assyrian Empire

• Greek Empire

• Roman Empire

• Persian Empire

Under whose reign did Babylon achieve its greatest glory?

• Alexander the Great

• Cyrus the Great

• Nebuchadnezzar II

• Hammurabi

What was the Ishtar Gate built in honor of?

• The Babylonian goddess of love and battle

• The Persian emperor

• The Greek god of war

• The Assyrian king

What was the Tower of Babel according to the Bible?

• A fortress for the Babylonian army

• A palace for the king

• A tower that reached the heavens

• A temple dedicated to the sun god

What was one of the Seven Wonders of the World located in Babylon?

• The Great Pyramid

• The Colossus of Rhodes

• The Hanging Gardens

• The Lighthouse of Alexandria

What did the Babylonians believe influenced changes in nature and people's fortunes?

• The power of the river gods

• The strength of their army

• The movements of heavenly bodies

• The will of the king

What was the Babylonian sundial used for?

• Measuring time during the day

• Tracking the phases of the moon

• Predicting weather patterns

• Measuring the length of the year

Who captured Babylon in 539 BC?

• Cyrus the Great

• Alexander the Great

• Hammurabi

• Nebuchadnezzar II

What led to the final impoverishment of Babylon?

• The invasion by the Greeks

• The destruction of the irrigation system

• The rise of a new capital

• The depletion of natural resources