Question

Which statements describe Sargon's achievements as an empire builder?

Answer 1

Answer: he established governors to help control conquered lands, he is considered a good general and a wise ruler, he united Sumerian city-states and empire of Akkad.

Explanation:

sumerian (and not akkadian) language continued as a very important language in liturgy, science and religion. In that sense, Sumerian culture conquered that of Akkad (as much later Greek culture conquered that of Rome). This superiority of Sumeria was respected by Sargon. Sumeria conquered Akkad in terms of religion ...many things changed, but Sumerian cities maintained its cults and temples.

Answer 2

The statement that describes Sargon's achievements as an empire builder are: He established a permanent army and He is considered to have been a good general & a wise ruler of his empire.

Answer: Option 1 & 4

Explanation:

Sargon was the first ruler who has formed the first permanent army of 1 lakh soldiers. That was the first time when word came to know about military power in history.

It was created in very disciplined manner.it had some special units like cavalry and bowmen. Sargon who was the ruler of Akkad from 2334 to 2279 B.C. was a great leader himself. He wisely conquered Mesopotamia & some lands of Syria, Turkey & Iran.