Question

Around 2300 BC, the small city of Babylon arose on the site of the fallen Sumerian Empire (1). A few hundred years later, neighboring Amorite kings moved in and established a dynasty, declaring Babylon the capital of the Babylonian Empire (2). Babylonia’s domain covered Northern Africa from modern-day Algeria to Egypt (3). Which are false and which are true?

Answer 1

Answer:

Around 2300 BC, the small city of Babylon arose on the site of the fallen Sumerian Empire (1). - True

A few hundred years later, neighboring Amorite kings moved in and established a dynasty, declaring Babylon the capital of the Babylonian Empire (2). - True

Babylonia’s domain covered Northern Africa from modern-day Algeria to Egypt (3) - False

Explanation:

Babylon was built as a small city on the banks of Euphrates by the Akkadians. It was built on the site of the fallen glorious Sumerian Empire. Even though this city started small, it became the center of Mesopotamia after few hundred years. The Amorites were the ones responsible for making Babylon a great and large city, so much so that it shadowed the traditionally influential and important city of Nippur. Once Babylon became so large and powerful it became a leading city in the region in economy, spirituality, knowledge, as well as beauty with its excellent architecture.