Sumerian and Mesopotamian Civilizations Quiz

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Which ancient civilization is known as the first true civilization in ancient times?

Hittite Empire

Sumerian Civilization (correct)

Akkadian Empire

Babylonian Empire

Who was the sun god and chief God of Babylon?

Sargon I

King Hammurabi

Marduk (correct)

Hittite Empire

Which empire was Hammurabi, famous for his law code, the king of?

Babylonian Empire (correct)

Assyrian Empire

Chaldean Empire

Phoenician Civilization

In Hammurabi's Law of Retribution, what principle is emphasized?

Retaliation based on equality Signup and view all the answers

Which emperor was known as 'The Emperor of the Akkadian Empire'?

Sargon I Signup and view all the answers

Which empire is known for their military might and contributions such as the Treaty of Kadesh?

Hittites Empire Signup and view all the answers

Who was the king known as the greatest king of Babylon and the builder of the Hanging Gardens?

Nebuchadnezzar II Signup and view all the answers

Which civilization started at the Indus River and had capital cities like Harrapa and Mohenjo-Daro?

Indus Valley Civilization Signup and view all the answers

Who was the ruler of the Maurya Empire known for introducing a new irrigation system and building roads?

Chandragupta Signup and view all the answers

Which emperor was the grandson and successor of Chandragupta in the Maurya Empire?

Asoka Signup and view all the answers

Who was known as the founder of the Mughal Empire?

Babur Signup and view all the answers

Which dynasty is referred to as a series of rulers from the same family in ancient Chinese civilization?

Shang Dynasty Signup and view all the answers

Who established the Chou dynasty in ancient China?

Wu Wang Signup and view all the answers

Which king is associated with being the supreme god of the Shang Dynasty in ancient China?

Shangdi Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the significant contributions of Cyrus the Great in the Persian Empire?

Allowing other people from different territories to become citizens of the Persian Empire Signup and view all the answers