Ancient Mesopotamia (2250 BC, Mediterranean) — Questions and answers

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What big problem was King Naram-Sin facing when the story begins?

Choices

  1. A quiet day of rest and relaxation
  2. A huge party with all his friends
  3. A 'Great Revolt' by many Sumerian city-states ✓
  4. A peaceful meeting with his neighbors

Answer: A 'Great Revolt' by many Sumerian city-states

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What important invention came from the need to manage resources and track temple offerings in early Mesopotamian cities?

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  1. The first wheel
  2. Cuneiform writing ✓
  3. The printing press
  4. The internet

Answer: Cuneiform writing

From page 2

Who was the powerful leader who started the Akkadian Empire and made Akkad his new capital?

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  1. King Ur-Zababa
  2. Sargon of Akkad ✓
  3. Hammurabi
  4. Ur-Nammu

Answer: Sargon of Akkad

From page 3

What special idea did Akkadian kings, like Naram-Sin, use to make their rule seem even stronger?

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  1. They taught everyone how to play a new game.
  2. They said they were god-like figures on Earth. ✓
  3. They gave everyone a free pet.
  4. They started a big singing contest.

Answer: They said they were god-like figures on Earth.

From page 4

What was the 'Great Revolt' that Naram-Sin had to fight against?

Choices

  1. A peaceful protest for more toys
  2. A massive uprising of Sumerian city-states ✓
  3. A friendly competition between cities
  4. A big parade through the empire

Answer: A massive uprising of Sumerian city-states

From page 5

What natural event made the Akkadian Empire weaker and helped it fall apart?

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  1. A period of heavy rain and floods
  2. A widespread drought and farms failing ✓
  3. A sudden increase in sunshine
  4. Too many new kinds of fruits growing

Answer: A widespread drought and farms failing

From page 6

Who was the ruler who founded the Third Dynasty of Ur and built the Great Ziggurat of Ur?

Choices

  1. Sargon of Akkad
  2. Hammurabi
  3. Ur-Nammu ✓
  4. Naram-Sin

Answer: Ur-Nammu

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What famous set of 282 laws, displayed publicly, did Hammurabi create to bring justice to his empire?

Choices

  1. The Code of Good Manners
  2. The Code of the Great Builders
  3. The Code of Hammurabi ✓
  4. The Code of Friendship

Answer: The Code of Hammurabi

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