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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which city served as the capital of various Babylonian empires?

<p>Babylon (B)</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. (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary function of Mesopotamian palaces?

<p>Administrative and residential centers for rulers (B)</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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Houses built around central courtyards (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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