Sargon of Akkad (C.2350 B.C.E.)is Significant Because He:0

question 49

Multiple Choice

Sargon of Akkad (c.2350 B.C.E.) is significant because he:0

• A) was the first lugal to conquer neighboring city-states.
• B) subdued Sumer and exerted influence from Ethiopia to the Indus Valley.
• C) built observatories and introduced the more accurate Akkadian calendar.
• D) sent ambassadors to distant lands ranging from Ethiopia to Europe.
• E) was the first ruler in history to take the title of "emperor."

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