What historical distinction did sargon of akkad earn by uniting these regions? . a.. he conquered the cruelest ruler in history.. b.. he created one of the world's first empires.. c.. he ended the sumerian's belief in gods and goddesses.. d.. he was the first human named as a god.

The correct answer should be B.. He created one of the world's first empires. He was one of the first rulers in the world and many Mesopotamian rulers later looked up to him and thought that he was the greatest ruler in history. Although there might be claims by some Sumerian scholars that other leaders were the first, Sargon is still officially recognized as the first.