The Akkadian Empire

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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?

  • 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?

  • Sumerian Empire
  • Persian Empire
  • Akkadian Empire
  • Babylonian Empire (correct)

Where was the city of Babylon located?

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Who published a code of law in the name of the gods in the Babylonian Empire?

<p>King Hammurabi (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The Akkadian Empire lasted about 200 years from 2350-2150 BCE.

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True or false: The Babylonian Empire was the most powerful state in the ancient world after the Assyrian Empire.

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True or false: Sargon built roads between his conquered cities to improve trade and facilitate movement of troops.

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True or false: The Akkadians developed counting boards for arithmetic and relied on cuneiform writing to govern their empire.

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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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