Question

Which factor contributed to the rise of the Akkadian Empire? The Akkadians invaded the Fertile Crescent. The Akkadians encouraged Israelites to rebel. The Akkadians fought wars to overthrow weaker empires. The Akkadians managed to unite Mesopotamian city-states.

Answer 1

The correct option is;

The Akkadians managed to unite Mesopotamian city-states

Step-by-step explanation:

The Akkadian Empire which is considered as the first recognized empire in history reached a peak around the 22nd century BCE under the reign of Sargon and successive kings of the empire.

Sargon grew the Akkadian empire by invading other countries in order to nite them into a single Mesopotamian empire and replaced installed Akkadian noble citizens to replace rulers

The Akkadian empire expanded up to the Mediterranean Sea in the west and over Elam in the east.