Social Studies Short Answer Quiz Chapter 4.2 Mesopotamia
NAME:
Directions: Answer each question in complete sentences – use vocabulary words if necessary. Vocabulary words are
listed below.
Empire
Tribute
Province
Caravan
Astronomer
1. Why was Hammurabi’s Code important?
2. How did Assyria conquer land from the Persian Gulf – Nile River so successfully?
3. Why was Babylon an important city in the ancient world?
4. Pick one of these leaders: Sargon, Ashurbanipal, or Nebuchadnezzar. Describe 1 accomplishment of theirs.