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- 1. Multiple Choice
What was a problem caused by Sumerian city-states’ independence from one another?
A. They were unable to trade crops with one another.
B. They did not cooperate to build irrigation systems.
C. They had very few different natural resources available.
D. They could not defend themselves against stronger groups.
- 2. Multiple Choice
The Sumerians were a civilization but not an empire. What feature did the Akkadian, Babylonian, and Assyrian empires have that the Sumerians lacked?
A. One government ruled several groups.
B. Rulers claimed to get power from the gods.
C. Many beautiful works of art were produced.
D. Public works such as irrigation were organized.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of these leaders of empires came first?
A. Cyrus
B. Sargon
C. Hammurabi
D. Nebuchadnezzar
- 4. Multiple Choice
How did the Akkadians get the resources to build up their capital city?
A. mined precious stones in the mountains
B. collected tribute from conquered peoples
C. expanded irrigation to grow bigger crops
D. printed paper money to buy what it needed
- 5. Multiple Choice
The Akkadians used steles to
A. a lack enemy forces.
B. get water for farming.
C. record important events.
D. make objects from metal.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of these did the Akkadians use to gain power over Sumer?
A. military strategy
B. economic wealth
C. religious teachings
D. complex technology
- 7. Multiple Choice
For what is Hammurabi best remembered?
A. a code of laws
B. a style of battle
C. a hanging garden
D. a system of canals
- 8. Multiple Choice
How was the legal system of Babylon more advanced than that of other societies at that time?
A. It put an end to slavery.
B. It used mild punishments.
C. It gave women some rights.
D. It treated all classes the same.
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is the best title for this diagram?
A. Babylonian Arts
B. Babylonian Trade
C. Babylonian Products
D. Babylonian Inventions
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which city was the capital of the Assyrian Empire?
A. Ur
B. Agad
C. Babylon
D. Nineveh
- 11. Multiple Choice
What was the purpose of Assyrian aqueducts?
A. to bring water to the city
B. to raise crops in the dry soil
C. to let boats pass between rivers
D. to protect the palace from attack
- 12. Multiple Choice
The Assyrians use the things on this list mainly to
A. collect taxes.
B. train soldiers.
C. destroy crops.
D. conquer cities.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Who conquered the land of the Israelites and took many Israelites to Babylon as captives?
A. Sargon
B. Marduk
C. Hammurabi
D. Nebuchadnezzar
- 14. Multiple Choice
Why did Nebuchadnezzar build two walls, some towers, and a moat around his capital?
A. to make farmers stay outside
B. to protect the city from attacks
C. to keep his army from revolting
D. to isolate his people from outsiders
- 15. Multiple Choice
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were a wonder of the ancient world. Where were they planted?
A. high on the royal palace
B. along the irrigation canals
C. in the Tigris River marshes
D. in front of the imperial prison
- 16. Multiple Choice
A problem that all four Mesopotamian empires had was difficulty in...
A. choosing strong leaders.
B. trading with other empires.
C. controlling such a large area.
D. keeping track of their history.
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