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Who was the ruler of the Akkadian Empire?
Who was the ruler of the Akkadian Empire?
- King Nebuchadnezzar
- King Ashurbanipal
- King Hammurabi
- King Sargon (correct)
What method did Sargon use to unite his empire?
What method did Sargon use to unite his empire?
- Conquering neighboring empires
- Creating a strong navy
- Forming alliances
- Building roads (correct)
Which empire was the most powerful state in the ancient world after the Assyrian Empire?
Which empire was the most powerful state in the ancient world after the Assyrian Empire?
- Sumerian Empire
- Persian Empire
- Akkadian Empire
- Babylonian Empire (correct)
Where was the city of Babylon located?
Where was the city of Babylon located?
Who published a code of law in the name of the gods in the Babylonian Empire?
Who published a code of law in the name of the gods in the Babylonian Empire?
True or false: The Akkadian Empire lasted about 200 years from 2350-2150 BCE.
True or false: The Akkadian Empire lasted about 200 years from 2350-2150 BCE.
True or false: The Babylonian Empire was the most powerful state in the ancient world after the Assyrian Empire.
True or false: The Babylonian Empire was the most powerful state in the ancient world after the Assyrian Empire.
True or false: Sargon built roads between his conquered cities to improve trade and facilitate movement of troops.
True or false: Sargon built roads between his conquered cities to improve trade and facilitate movement of troops.
True or false: The Akkadians developed counting boards for arithmetic and relied on cuneiform writing to govern their empire.
True or false: The Akkadians developed counting boards for arithmetic and relied on cuneiform writing to govern their empire.
True or false: King Hammurabi of Babylon published a code of law in the name of the gods with strict punishments for different crimes.
True or false: King Hammurabi of Babylon published a code of law in the name of the gods with strict punishments for different crimes.
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Ruler of the Akkadian Empire?
Ruler of the Akkadian Empire?
King Sargon
Sargon's method to unite his empire?
Sargon's method to unite his empire?
Building roads between conquered cities to improve trade and facilitate troop movement.
Most powerful state after Assyria?
Most powerful state after Assyria?
Babylonian Empire
Location of Babylon?
Location of Babylon?
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Babylonian law code publisher?
Babylonian law code publisher?
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Akkadian Empire lasted ~200 years?
Akkadian Empire lasted ~200 years?
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Babylonian most powerful after Assyrian Empire?
Babylonian most powerful after Assyrian Empire?
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Sargon built roads for trade/troops?
Sargon built roads for trade/troops?
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Akkadians used counting boards and cuneiform?
Akkadians used counting boards and cuneiform?
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Hammurabi published law code with strict punishments?
Hammurabi published law code with strict punishments?
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