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Chapter 3 Section 2 Later Mesopotamia Empires
Question | Answer |
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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 |