The main purpose of Hammurabi’s Code was to
make sure everyone in his empire knew the law. True or false?
True. The main purpose of Hammurabi's Code was to ensure that everyone in his empire knew and understood the laws.
Sargon created the world’s first empire by
uniting Akkadian and Babylonian lands.
True or false?
False. Sargon of Akkad created the world's first empire by uniting various Mesopotamian city-states, not specifically Akkadian and Babylonian lands.
Sargon created the world’s first empire by
conquering Mesopotamian city-states.
True or false?
True. Sargon of Akkad created the world's first empire by conquering and uniting various Mesopotamian city-states under his rule.
To rule his empire successfully, Hammurabi instructed his own governors
to rule distant cities.
True or false?
True. Hammurabi instructed his own governors to rule distant cities as a means of effectively governing and maintaining control over his empire.
How did trade affect the Akkadians?
(1 point)
Responses
It encouraged military invasions of their land.
It spread their culture and brought new goods.
It introduced the slave trade and enriched their empire.
It created a new class of artisans.