Ancient Near East Quiz

What was the primary purpose of the ziggurats built by the Sumerians?

• To serve as royal palaces

• To act as defensive structures

• To honor and worship their gods

• To function as marketplaces

Who was the first ruler to claim divinity in Mesopotamia?

• Naram-Sin

• Sargon of Akkad

• Hammurabi

• Lugalzagesi

Which city revolted and thrived again after the fall of the Akkadian Empire?

• Ur

• Babylon

• Lagash

• Kish

What was Hammurabi best known for during his reign?

• Conquering Egypt

• Creating a famous law code

• Inventing the wheel

• Building the Hanging Gardens

Which battle did the Hittites fight against the Egyptians?

• Battle of Marathon

• Battle of Kadesh

• Battle of Megiddo

• Battle of Thermopylae

What was a significant consequence of the invasions by the Sea Peoples?

• The unification of Greece

• The decline of the Egyptian Empire

• The rise of the Roman Empire

• The discovery of America

Which civilization established a maritime trading network across the Mediterranean?

• The Hittites

• The Phoenicians

• The Babylonians

• The Assyrians

What was the Neo-Assyrian Empire particularly known for?

• Its peaceful diplomacy

• Its advanced architecture

• Its military strength and use of terror

• Its democratic governance

Which city became the successor to the Phoenician tradition?

• Carthage

• Rome

• Athens

• Alexandria

What led to the collapse of the Neo-Assyrian Empire?

• A financial crisis

• A plague outbreak

• A devastating earthquake

• A coalition of Medes and Babylonians