The Sumerians
This was the form of writing developed by the Sumerians.
What is cuneiform?
He is known as the founder of the Akkadian Empire.
Who is Sargon of Akkad?
This Babylonian king is famous for his code of laws.
Who is Hammurabi?
He was the founder of the Persian Empire and known for his policies of tolerance.
Who is Cyrus the Great?
This invention by the Sumerians greatly impacted transportation and trade.
What is the wheel?
This massive stepped structure was central to Sumerian cities and served religious purposes.
What is a ziggurat?
This was the Akkadian language's significance in the region.
What is it became the lingua franca for trade and diplomacy?
This principle from Hammurabi's Code means that the punishment should fit the crime.
What is "an eye for an eye"?
This road was built by Darius I to facilitate communication and trade across the Persian Empire.
What is the Royal Road?
This Sumerian achievement in writing allowed for the recording of history and transactions.
What is cuneiform?
The Sumerian epic that tells the story of a king's quest for immortality.
What is the "Epic of Gilgamesh"?
This phrase refers to the downfall of the Akkadian Empire in the text "Curse of Akkad."
What is a divine punishment?
This famous Babylonian king is known for the Hanging Gardens.
Who is Nebuchadnezzar II?
Darius I implemented this administrative system to govern the Persian Empire effectively.
What are provinces or satrapies?
Mesopotamian societies were among the first to develop this complex system of governance.
What is codified laws?
This river, along with the Euphrates, provided crucial resources for the Sumerian civilization.
What is the Tigris River?
The Akkadian Empire was known for being different from Sumerian city-states in this way.
What is it was a centralized empire rather than independent city-states?
The Babylonians made significant contributions to this field, involving stars and planets.
What is astronomy?
This religion, founded during the Persian Empire, introduced the concepts of dualism and judgment.
What is Zoroastrianism?
This Mesopotamian architectural advancement was used for both religious and administrative purposes.
What is the ziggurat?
Sumerian society was divided into several groups. Name one of the groups involved in religious practices.
What are the priests?
This was the major legacy of the Akkadian Empire in terms of administration and culture.
What is the spread of Akkadian language and culture?
The treatment of women and slaves in Babylonian society was characterized by this
What is limited rights and specific roles?
Cyrus the Great was known for this approach to the people he conquered.
What is respect and tolerance for local customs and religions?
The exchange of ideas and goods between Mesopotamian civilizations led to the development of this essential economic practice.
What is trade?