Religion
In Akkad, they followed polytheism. What does that mean?
When people believe in many gods/goddesses.
What were some of the primary weapons utilized by Akkadian soldiers
Akkadian soldiers used many kinds of weapons, including spears, javelins, axes, daggers, and bows. They sometimes used a powerful new style called the composite bow, which could shoot arrows farther and harder than older bow
Sargon's grandson, Naram-Sin asserted that he was not merely the earthly representation of the gods, but a _____.
god himself
Which language lasted longer, Sumerian or Akkadian?
Akkadian
They had an early ____ service ( used to deliver messages )
postal
Enki was the god of _____ and _________.
water and wisdom
How many wars did the Akkadians fight in?
no fewer than 34
Who is in charge of maintaining the temples?
The king
Akkadian was the first _____ language
Semetic
What material did they trade the most with Anatolia?
silver, bronze, and textiles
who is Anu and Shamash and what is their power?
They are both Mesopotamian gods and Anu is the sky god, Shamash is the sun god
Who invaded Akkad and was a key factor to Akkad's downfall?
The Gutians
Sargon had _______ power
absolute
The Akkadians absorbed the ______ style of writing that Sumerians invented
Cuneiform
When was the Akkadian period?
2300 B.C.E
The god of Akkad was the god of what element?
The god of air
What are soldiers called in Akkadian?
Gurush
What happens to a ruler who fails to perform his temple duties?
They lose all claim to legitimacy
Enheduanna was famous for writing hymms to what godess?
Godess Inanna
Where is the bronze head of Sargon now?
Baghdad, Iraq
Who is the patron god of Akkad?
Enlil
How was the Akkadian army organized tactically during engagements? (they used chariots for what?)
they used chariots for speed and surprise
The Akkadian empire finally fell in what year?
2154 B.C.E
who was the earliest known author by name? ( hint she was one of Sargon's daughters)
Enheduanna
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