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Chapter 3 Section 2 Later Mesopotamia Empires
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When did the power of Sumer start to fade? | 2400 B.C. |
| Who was the ruler from an area in northern Mesopotamia known as Akkad? | Sargon I |
| What happened when Sargon I united the conquered city-states with Akkad? | he became king of Sumer and Akkad. |
| What was an empire? | a group of states under one ruler. |
| What became the language? | Akkadian |
| How long did Sargon I rule his empire? | 50 years |
| What happened after he died? | his empire fell. |
| What happened following the death of Sargon I? | the separate city-states again rose to power. |
| What does culture mean? | a way of life |
| Who was a great conqueror. | Hammurabi |