Quiz: Sargon of Akkad

When was Sargon of Akkad born?
- Unknown. The stories about his birth are legends told long after his death, not records.
- 7 May 1841, Nogent-le-Rotrou.
- 22 April 1724, Königsberg, East Prussia.
- 15 August 1769, Ajaccio, Corsica.
Answer
Unknown. The stories about his birth are legends told long after his death, not records. — Born: Unknown. The stories about his birth are legends told long after his death, not records..
When did Sargon of Akkad reign?
- About 2334 to 2279 BC, middle chronology.
- 668 to about 627 BC.
- 306 to 337.
- About 1792 to 1750 BC, sixth king of the First Dynasty of Babylon.
Answer
About 2334 to 2279 BC, middle chronology. — Reign: About 2334 to 2279 BC, middle chronology..
What was the capital?
- Agade, also called Akkad. Its exact site has not been found.
- Nicosia.
- Vienna.
- Andorra la Vella.
Answer
Agade, also called Akkad. Its exact site has not been found. — Capital: Agade, also called Akkad. Its exact site has not been found..
What realm did Sargon of Akkad rule?
- Akkad, with subject cities from Sumer in the south to the upper Euphrates.
- The Roman Empire.
- The Achaemenid Persian Empire.
- The Roman Empire, reunited under one ruler.
Answer
Akkad, with subject cities from Sumer in the south to the upper Euphrates. — Realm: Akkad, with subject cities from Sumer in the south to the upper Euphrates..
True or false: Founder of the Akkadian Empire, the first empire known in Mesopotamia, ruling from the city of Akkad around 2334 to 2279 BC.
- True
- False
Answer
True — From the entry's summary.

When was Sargon of Akkad born?
- Unknown. The stories about his birth are legends told long after his death, not records.
- 7 May 1841, Nogent-le-Rotrou.
- 22 April 1724, Königsberg, East Prussia.
- 15 August 1769, Ajaccio, Corsica.
Answer
Unknown. The stories about his birth are legends told long after his death, not records. — Born: Unknown. The stories about his birth are legends told long after his death, not records..
When did Sargon of Akkad reign?
- About 2334 to 2279 BC, middle chronology.
- 668 to about 627 BC.
- 306 to 337.
- About 1792 to 1750 BC, sixth king of the First Dynasty of Babylon.
Answer
About 2334 to 2279 BC, middle chronology. — Reign: About 2334 to 2279 BC, middle chronology..
What was the capital?
- Agade, also called Akkad. Its exact site has not been found.
- Nicosia.
- Vienna.
- Andorra la Vella.
Answer
Agade, also called Akkad. Its exact site has not been found. — Capital: Agade, also called Akkad. Its exact site has not been found..
What realm did Sargon of Akkad rule?
- Akkad, with subject cities from Sumer in the south to the upper Euphrates.
- The Roman Empire.
- The Achaemenid Persian Empire.
- The Roman Empire, reunited under one ruler.
Answer
Akkad, with subject cities from Sumer in the south to the upper Euphrates. — Realm: Akkad, with subject cities from Sumer in the south to the upper Euphrates..
True or false: Founder of the Akkadian Empire, the first empire known in Mesopotamia, ruling from the city of Akkad around 2334 to 2279 BC.
- True
- False
Answer
True — From the entry's summary.