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Who is credited with creating the world’s first empire?
Who is credited with creating the world’s first empire?
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
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
- 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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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.
