Akkad
What was the capital city of the Akkadian Empire?
Akkad
What river was vital to the development of ancient Egyptian civilization?
Nile
What is the name of the writing system developed by the Sumerians?
Cuneiform
Who was the most famous ruler of Babylon?
Hammurabi
Who was the founder of the Persian Empire?
Cyrus the Great
Who was the famous ruler of the Akkadian Empire known for creating one of the first empires in history?
Sargon the Great
What were the pyramids built for?
Royal tombs for Egyptian pharaohs for their afterlife
What was the primary form of government in Sumerian city-states?
King is ruler, chosen by gods
What was the Code of Hammurabi?
Laws
Name another important emperor
Darius the Great
What language did the Akkadians speak?
Semitic
Who was the famous female pharaoh of Egypt?
Cleopatra
What major invention is credited to the Sumerians?
Writing system
What advances in mathematics did the Babylonians contribute?
60-number system, mathematical tables, quadratic equations
What territories included in the Persian Empire?
Egypt, Indus Valley, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan
What was a significant contribution of the Akkadians to later civilizations?
Creation of the world's first empire, taxes, trade networks
What is the significance of mummification in ancient Egypt?
transition to the afterlife, bridge between spirits
Who were the Sumerians' main deities?
An (Anu): The supreme sky god
Enlil: The god of wind
Enki: The god of water
Describe one aspect of Babylonian religion.
Polytheism
Describe one economic achievement of the Persians.
Common currency
How did the Akkadian Empire influence trade in the region?
Trade routes, taxes, work for traders
How did trade influence ancient Egyptian society?
Describe the significance of the ziggurat in Sumerian culture.
Temple to honor gods, administrative center, design and architecture
How did the location of Babylon contribute to its growth as a city?
Access to water, fertile soil, trade center
How did the Persian Empire manage its vast territories?
Tolerance