WORLD CIVILIZATION

Detailed explanation-1: -To keep control of his empire, Sargon used very clever political strategies. He destroyed the walls of many cities to make it harder for people to rebel. He also demanded the loyalty of the governors of city-states. If they were disloyal, Sargon replaced them with his own men.

Detailed explanation-2: -Creation of an empire Sargon sent Akkadian governors to rule Sumerian cities and tear down defensive walls. He left the Sumerian religion in place but made Akkadian the official language of all Mesopotamia.

Detailed explanation-3: -2334–2279 bce) who was one of the earliest of the world’s great empire builders, conquering all of southern Mesopotamia as well as parts of Syria, Anatolia, and Elam (western Iran). He established the region’s first Semitic dynasty and was considered the founder of the Mesopotamian military tradition.

Detailed explanation-4: -1st king to demand his sons ruled after his death. skilled general–> powerful military strategies: assembled a large army. Taught his soldiers to fight in tight formations: Soldiers carrying shields in the front–Behind them soldiers carrying spears.