Sumerians and Akkadians

Q. Which of the following were the kingdoms in ancient Mesopotamia?

1. Sumerian
2. Akkadian
3. Babylonian
4. Harappan

Q. The oldest civilisation in Mesopotamia belonged to the ______.

1. Akkadians
2. Sumerians
3. Babylonians
4. Assyrian

Q. The Akkadians migrated to the Lower Tigris valley from Central Asia around 5000 to 4000 BCE.

1. True
2. False

Q. Who were the oldest among the Mesopotamian civilisations?

1. Assyrians
2. Babylonians
3. Akkadians
4. Sumerians

Q. 'X' were contemporaries of the people of Indus and the Egyptian civilisations and even carried out trade with them. They were believed to have originated from Central Asia and settled down in the Tigris Valley. They are known for developing the cuneiform writing system. Who are we talking about?

1. Neo-Babylonians
2. Akkadians
3. Babylonians
4. Sumerians

Q. Choose which among the following statements are correct about the Akkadian Kingdom.

1. The Akkadians dominated Sumeria from 2450 to 2250 BC.
2. The Sargon of Akkad was a famous ruler.
3. They founded the city of Nippur.
4. The Akkadians worshipped the deity of Lamassu for protection.