Akkadian Empire Curriculum Workbook (43 Assignments)

43 Articles with Questions and answer key

The Akkadian Empire Curriculum Workbook is an engaging educational resource designed to help students explore one of the world’s first great empires in a structured, accessible way. This workbook contains 43 carefully written articles covering the full spectrum of Akkadian history, society, and culture, paired with thought-provoking questions that encourage comprehension and critical thinking. Students can learn about the empire’s geography, government, and social structure, as well as daily life, religion, education, arts, and entertainment. Detailed sections examine men’s and women’s roles, clothing, technology, and trade, giving learners a well-rounded view of life in ancient Mesopotamia.

The workbook also includes historical milestones and key figures, such as the founding of Akkad, Sargon of Akkad’s rise to power, his military campaigns, and the formation of the empire’s centralized administration. Readers will explore cultural achievements like literature, art, and the appointment of Enheduanna, as well as innovations such as standardized weights, measures, and cuneiform administration. Later sections cover challenges that tested the empire, including rebellions in Sumerian cities, Gutian invasions, environmental changes, and the eventual collapse of the empire. Finally, the workbook highlights the lasting legacy of the Akkadian Empire, showing how its political, economic, and cultural innovations influenced later civilizations like the Babylonians and Assyrians.

This workbook provides an ideal combination of accessible text and questions, making it perfect for classroom learning, guided study, or independent exploration of ancient Mesopotamian history.

Assignments:
Overview
Geography
Government
Culture
Daily Life
Religion
Social Classes
Food & Agriculture
Education
Arts & Entertainment
Clothing
Technology & Science
Trade & Commerce
Military & Warfare
Literature
Men’s Roles
Women’s Roles
Founding of Akkad (c. 2334 BCE)
Sargon of Akkad rises to power (c. 2334 BCE)
Conquest of Uruk (c. 2334 BCE)
Conquest of Ur (c. 2334 BCE)
Formation of The Akkadian Empire (c. 2334 BCE)
Establishment of Centralized Administration
Expansion of Trade Networks
Use of Cuneiform for Administration
Religious Legitimization of Power
Military Campaigns in Elam and Mari
Appointment of Enheduanna (c. 2300 BCE)
Standardization of Weights and Measures
Construction of Temples & Public Works
Sargon’s Administrative Reforms
Lugalzagesi’s Defeat (c. 2334 BCE)
Military Campaigns in Northern Mesopotamia
Cultural Integration
Art and Literature Flourish
Naram-Sin’s Reign (c. 2254–2218 BCE)
Naram-Sin’s Military Campaigns
Construction of The Stele of Naram-Sin
Rebellions in Sumerian Cities
Gutian Invasions (c. 2193 BCE)
Environmental Changes
Collapse of the Akkadian Empire (c. 2154 BCE)
Legacy of the Akkadian Empire