The First Dynastic King, Sargon of Akkad, and His Four

question 14

Multiple Choice

The first dynastic king, Sargon of Akkad, and his four successors, did all of the following except

• A) organize a system of standardized weights and measures.
• B) use cuneiform writing.
• C) issue a comprehensive law code.
• D) attack Egypt.
• E) facilitate trade between all the city-states under his control.

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Definitions:

Prostaglandins

A collection of active lipid molecules that exhibit various hormone-like functions in animals.

Blood Pressure

The pressure exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, and is one of the principal vital signs.

Acidic Water

Water with a pH less than 7, indicating it has a higher concentration of hydrogen ions than pure water.

Phosphoglyceride

A type of glycerophospholipid which is a major component of cell membranes, composed of two fatty acids, a glycerol unit, and a phosphate group.