Who was Sargon of Akkad?
Q: Who was Sargon of Akkad?
A: Sargon of Akkad was one of the first people in recorded history to create an empire, or multi-ethnic state.
Q: What land did Sargon's empire include?
A: Sargon's empire included the land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, and part of what is present-day Turkey.
Q: What was the name of Sargon's capital city?
A: Sargon's capital city was called Agade in the Akkadian language.
Q: Was Sargon of Akkad the same person as the first Sargon of Assyria?
A: Sargon of Akkad may have been the same person as the first Sargon of Assyria (also known as Sharrukin or Sharru-kin).
Q: Was Assyria a part of Sargon's empire?
A: Sargon's empire would probably have included Assyria, and he is listed in the Assyrian king list as the founder of a dynasty.
Q: What was Sargon's background before he created his empire?
A: Sargon became a prominent member of the royal court of Kish before ultimately overthrowing its king and embarking on the conquest of Mesopotamia.
Q: In what position did Sargon begin his conquest of Mesopotamia?
A: Sargon began his conquest of Mesopotamia after overthrowing the king of Kish.
