Military
Which region did Sargon invade
What is Mesopotamia
Most of Akkad's wealth comes from what activity?
Akkad prayed to what?
What is Gods
Which buildings were often found in the center of Akkadian cities and were considered the most important buildings in a region.
What is a Ziggurat
Which was the first empire ever?
What is the Akkadian Empire
Sargon used what to invade the Sumerian City States
What is an Army
When Sargon invaded Sumer, he made sure to secure what routes?
What are Trade Routes
Who is the patron god of Akkad, who Sargon claimed supported him?
Who is Enlil
What was the most widely spoken language in Akkad, which would end up replacing the old language of Sumerian
What is Akkadian
This person is the founder of the Akkadian Empire, a legend in military and warfare, and legend says he was abandoned as a baby by his mother.
What is Sargon the Great
Which wild tribe from the north ultimately brought the destruction of Akkad in 2150 BCE
What is the Gutians
Name one material that was severely lacking in Mesopotamia
Which literary text explained the downfall of Akkad in a religious manner, claiming that the Gutians, a tribe which would end up destroying Akkad, was sent by the gods?
What is The Curse of Agade
Well known for their 3D sculptures, Akkad also made special sculptures to celebrate victories and honor kings, called what?
What is a Stele
Under which king did the Akkadian Empire flourish and reach its height, until he inevitably caused its destruction.
What is Naram-Sin
How many battles did Sargon the Great fight in
What is 34
Sargon secured the loyalty of local rulers and their contribution of this, which went back to the Government
What is Taxes
Which king became a absolute diva and claimed he was a god?
What is Naram-Sin
This lady is Sargon's daughter and is recognized as the High Priestess of Ur and the first known writer.
Which communication system, which we still use to this day, did Akkad create, greatly improving Economy, Military, and Government.
What is the Postal System
Akkad fell in what year?
What is 2150 BCE
Akkadian Kings used what to demonstrate and show off their power?
What is Exotic Goods and Jewels
Sargon's daughter, Enheduanna, was instated as this prestigious position in the wealthy city of Ur
What is High Priestess
The Victory Stele of Naram-Sin and Manishtusu's Obelisk are found in this famous Paris museum
What is the Louvre Museum
As king, Sargon the Great installed loyal officials of his, known as what, to keep power in the Empire?
What is the Citizens of Akkad