Mesopotamian History and Civilizations Quiz

Which empire is considered the first known empire in history?

• Egyptian Empire

• Akkadian Empire

• Persian Empire

• Roman Empire

Who were the Elamites, and where did they live?

• A Semitic people living in Mesopotamia

• A nomadic tribe from the Arabian Peninsula

• An Indo-European people living in Anatolia

• A non-Indo-European people living on the Iranian plateau

Under which king did Babylon rise to prominence?

• Nebuchadnezzar

• Cyrus the Great

• Sargon of Akkad

• Hammurabi

What was Hammurabi's most famous contribution to Babylonian society?

• The invention of the wheel

• The construction of the Hanging Gardens

• The development of cuneiform writing

• The Code of Laws

Which scientific field did the Babylonians make significant advancements in?

• Astronomy

• Chemistry

• Biology

• Geology

What innovation is attributed to the Babylonians for telling time?

• Mechanical clock

• Sundial

• Water clock

• Hourglass

Which group sacked Babylon in 1595 BCE?

• The Hittites

• The Egyptians

• The Assyrians

• The Persians

What military innovation did the Hittites introduce to the Middle East?

• Gunpowder

• War elephants

• Longbows

• Chariots

What material did the Hittites use to gain a military advantage?

• Bronze

• Iron

• Steel

• Copper

Which region did the Hittites expand into during their resurgence in the 13th century BCE?

• The Nile Delta

• The Levant

• The Indus Valley

• The Arabian Peninsula