WORLD CIVILIZATION

CIVILIZATION

AKKADIAN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Akkadian Empire lasted for ____ years, eventually declining due to over expansion
A
50
B
200
C
300
D
100
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Akkadian empire lasted for about 200 years and fell because its kings could not rule such a large empire. 1. After the Akkadian empire fell, Hammurabi was the next king to unite Mesopotamia. His capital city was Babylon.

Detailed explanation-2: -Past studies have shown that the Akkadian Empire likely collapsed due to abrupt drought and civil turmoil. However, the climatic dynamics which caused widespread agricultural failures and the end of an era have yet to be sufficiently explored.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first Empire to rule all of Mesopotamia was the Akkadian Empire. It lasted for around 200 years from 2300 BC to 2100 BC. The Akkadians lived in northern Mesopotamia while the Sumerians lived in the south. They had a similar government and culture as the Sumerians, but spoke a different language.

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