Question

how did the akkadians change sumer? a. they substituted their own writing system for sumerian cuneiform. b. they destroyed the sumerian irrigation system. c. they conquered the independent city - states and united them. d. they banned the sumerian religion and all religious practices.

Explanation:

To determine how the Akkadians (assuming the question is about how they changed Sumer) changed Sumer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The Akkadians adopted Sumerian cuneiform, not substituted their own writing system. So A is incorrect.
• Option B: There's no evidence they destroyed the Sumerian irrigation system; in fact, they likely maintained or built on it. So B is incorrect.
• Option C: The Akkadian Empire, under Sargon, conquered the independent Sumerian city - states and united them into an empire. This is a key historical fact about the Akkadians' impact on Sumer.
• Option D: The Akkadians did not ban Sumerian religion; they incorporated and adapted Sumerian religious elements. So D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. They conquered the independent city - states and united them.