WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Akkadian Empire was the first ancient empire of Mesopotamia, after the long-lived civilization of Sumer. It was centered in the city of Akkad and its surrounding region. The empire united Akkadian (Assyrian and Babylonian) and Sumerian speakers under one rule.

Detailed explanation-2: -Assyria was a dependency of Babylonia and later of the Mitanni kingdom during most of the 2nd millennium bce. It emerged as an independent state in the 14th century bce, and in the subsequent period it became a major power in Mesopotamia, Armenia, and sometimes in northern Syria.

Detailed explanation-3: -King Sargon of Akkad-who legend says was destined to rule-established the world’s first empire more than 4, 000 years ago in Mesopotamia.