Ancient Mesopotamian City Capitals Quiz
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Which city served as the capital of the Akkadian Empire?

  • Akkad (Agade) (correct)
  • Persepolis
  • Ur
  • Babylon
  • Which of the following cities did NOT serve as a capital of the Assyrian Empire?

  • Susa (correct)
  • Assur
  • Nineveh
  • Nimrud (Calah)
  • During which empire did Ur serve as the capital?

  • Assyrian Empire
  • Babylonian Empire
  • Neo-Sumerian Empire (correct)
  • Akkadian Empire
  • Which of the following cities served as a capital of the Achaemenid Persian Empire?

    <p>Susa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city served as the capital of various Babylonian empires?

    <p>Babylon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about the capital cities of Mesopotamian empires?

    <p>Some empires, like the Assyrian Empire, had multiple capital cities at different times.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Mesopotamian ziggurats?

    <p>They served as residential quarters for rulers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary function of Mesopotamian palaces?

    <p>Administrative and residential centers for rulers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following features were NOT typically found in Mesopotamian city walls?

    <p>Decorative reliefs and sculptures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of temples in Mesopotamian civilization?

    <p>Dwelling places for gods and goddesses, where rituals were performed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common feature of residential architecture in Mesopotamian cities?

    <p>Houses built around central courtyards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of canals and irrigation systems in Mesopotamia?

    <p>Controlling the flow of water for agricultural purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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