Ancient City of Babylon Quiz

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What significant feature surrounded the city of Babylon?

A dense forest
Mountains
Defensive walls (correct)
A large lake

Which god was the primary deity worshipped in the central temple of Babylon?

Enlil
Ishtar
Marduk (correct)
Anu

What architectural feature is the Etemenanki ziggurat known for?

Being a single-story building
Incorporating extensive ventilation systems
Being a multi-tiered stepped pyramid (correct)
Having a flat roof

Which of the following characteristics describes the houses in Babylon?

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Which present-day country is home to the remnants of the Ishtar Gate?

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What was the Etemenanki?

A massive, multi-level structure dedicated to the god Marduk, the chief deity of Babylon.

What was the Royal Palace in Babylon like?

A large, elaborate structure used by the Babylonian king for official duties and royal ceremonies.

How was Babylon protected?

A system of walls and gates surrounding Babylon, providing defense against invaders.

What was the Ishtar Gate?

The Ishtar Gate was a grand entrance to Babylon decorated with blue glazed bricks, featuring images of lions and bulls. It was a significant part of the city's defenses and a symbol of its grandeur.

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How was the city organized?

The layout of houses and neighborhoods within the city. Narrow, winding streets connected clusters of homes, all built with clay, flat roofs, and air vents for ventilation.

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Study Notes

Ancient City of Babylon

Babylon was described as a luxurious city in the 2nd millennium BC, along the Euphrates River.
Nebuchadnezzar II ruled during the city's height (604-562 BC), filling it with spectacular buildings.
The city was surrounded by defensive walls with various gates. A prominent gate, the Ishtar Gate, was adorned with blue glazed bricks.
Houses were arranged in neighborhoods with narrow streets, courtyards, and flat roofs with air vents for ventilation.
The city housed several temples, prominent amongst them the Marduk temple and the Etemenanki ziggurat.
The Etemenanki ziggurat was a significant tiered structure, approximately 60 meters tall, with a shrine at its peak, also dedicated to Marduk.
Impeccable palaces, including the Royal Palace, with courtyards and throne rooms, were part of the city.
Hanging gardens, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, are speculated to have existed in Babylon.