Kings of the Past

Question 1

Who was the founder of the Sumerian capital, Uruk?

Answer 1

Uruk

Uruk is considered one of the most important cities in ancient Mesopotamia.

Question 2

Who wrote the first-ever law system in Mesopotamia?

Answer 2

Hammurabi

Hammurabi was a Babylonian king known for his code of laws.

Question 3

Which Mesopotamian king is known as a conqueror of empires?

Answer 3

Sargon

Sargon is recognized for establishing one of the first empires in history.

Question 4

Who conquered all of Babylon?

Answer 4

Asurnasipal II

Asurnasipal II was an Assyrian king known for his military campaigns.

Question 5

Which king is known as Nabucodonosor II?

Answer 5

Nabuchadnezzar II

Nabuchadnezzar II was a prominent king of Babylon known for his conquests and the Hanging Gardens.

Question 6

Name the most important pharaohs of the Old Empire of Egypt.

Answer 6

• Keops
• Kefren
• Micerinos

These pharaohs are known for their monumental pyramids.

Question 7

Who was the key pharaoh of the Middle Empire of Egypt?

Answer 7

Menthuotep II

Menthuotep II is credited with reuniting Egypt after a period of disunity.

Question 8

List the important pharaohs of the New Empire of Egypt.

Answer 8

• Hatshesput
• Tutankhamun
• Akhenaton
• Ramses II

These pharaohs are notable for their contributions to Egyptian culture and history.

Question 9

True or False: Hammurabi was a king of the Sumerian period.

Answer 9

False

Hammurabi was a king during the Babylonian period.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The most important Mesopotamian king known for law is _______.

Answer 10

Hammurabi