Question

Use the table to answer the following question:
Timeline Civilization
10,000 BCE to 2750 BCE Early villages and Sumerian Empire
2234–2154 BCE Akkadian Empire
2100–2004 BCE Ur-Namma
1792–1750 BCE
1595–1395 BCE The Hittites
1365–626 BCE The Assyrians
722–705 BCE Sargon II
626–539 BCE Neo-Babylonian Empire
539–651 AD Persian Empire/Alexander the Great/moreTo construct an accurate timeline that shows the major civilizations in Mesopotamia during ancient times, which key civilization is missing?(1 point)
Responses

Egypt
Egypt

Palestine
Palestine

Babylonia
Babylonia

Hammurabi

Answer 1

The key civilization that is missing from the timeline you provided is "Babylonia." The timeline includes the Akkadian Empire, Ur-Namma, the Hittites, the Assyrians, Sargon II, the Neo-Babylonian Empire, and the Persian Empire, but it does not directly mention Babylonia as a distinct civilization aside from the referred Neo-Babylonian Empire.

While there is a mention of Ur-Namma (king of Ur, part of Sumer), and the timeline includes the period of Hammurabi as part of the events associated with Babylonia, the term "Babylonia" itself is not explicitly mentioned. Additionally, Hammurabi is known for his code of laws and ruled over Babylon, which is a significant aspect of Mesopotamian history.

Thus, while Hammurabi refers to a specific ruler and is rightly significant, the more encompassing missing civilization in this context would be "Babylonia."