Multiple choice

When did the Babylonian Empire reach its peak?

  1. During the reign of Enki and Ninhursag

  2. During the reign of Sargon

  3. During the reign of the Sumerian priests

  4. During the reign of Hammurabi

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Explanation

The First Babylonian Empire reached its greatest extent and cultural peak during the reign of King Hammurabi, who ruled from 1792 to 1750 BCE. He united Mesopotamia and established a famous code of laws.