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Who is credited with creating the world’s first empire?
Who is credited with creating the world’s first empire?
- Naram-Sin
- Sargon of Akkad (correct)
- Hammurabi
- Gilgamesh
The Akkadian language became the universal language of Mesopotamia for a short period.
The Akkadian language became the universal language of Mesopotamia for a short period.
False (B)
What major literary work is associated with the Akkadian civilization?
What major literary work is associated with the Akkadian civilization?
The Epic of Gilgamesh
The Akkadian Empire fell due to internal strife, invasions, and __________ changes.
The Akkadian Empire fell due to internal strife, invasions, and __________ changes.
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Akkadian Empire
Akkadian Empire
The first known empire in the world, established by Sargon of Akkad, unifying various Sumerian city-states in Mesopotamia.
Sargon of Akkad
Sargon of Akkad
The first known emperor, Sargon of Akkad, established the Akkadian Empire by conquering Sumerian city-states, creating the largest empire in the world at that time.
Akkadian lingua franca
Akkadian lingua franca
The Akkadian language became the common language spoken in Mesopotamia for centuries, replacing Sumerian as the primary language.
Akkadian trade network
Akkadian trade network
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Epic of Gilgamesh
Epic of Gilgamesh
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Study Notes
Akkadian Empire
- Located in Central Mesopotamia.
- Sargon of Akkad established the world's first empire, uniting Sumerian city-states.
- Akkadian became a common language (lingua franca) across Mesopotamia for a long time.
- Trade routes extended to the Levant and Persian Gulf regions.
- Known for early literature, including the Epic of Gilgamesh.
- The empire's fall was caused by internal conflicts, invasions, and climate shifts, leading to the power of the Babylonians and other groups.
- Ruled from 2334 BCE to 2154 BCE.
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Description
Explore the key features of the Akkadian Empire, the world's first empire founded by Sargon of Akkad. Discover how it united Sumerian city-states, its contributions to trade and literature, and the factors that led to its decline. This quiz covers the empire's history from 2334 BCE to 2154 BCE.
