Question

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

• A. The Akkadians dominated Sumeria from 2450 to 2250 BC.
• B. The Sargon of Akkad was a famous ruler.
• C. They founded the city of Nippur.
• D. The Akkadians worshipped the deity of Lamassu for protection.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A The Akkadians dominated Sumeria from 2450 to 2250 BC.
B The Sargon of Akkad was a famous ruler.

The Akkadian kingdom also developed in ancient Mesopotamia. The Akkadians dominated Sumeria from 2450 to 2250 BC. The Sargon who was the king of Akkad, along with his descendants ruled Mesopotamia for about a hundred years.