The Assyrians, Chaldeans, and Persians

Front

Some people paid ___________ so they didn't have to fight the Assyrians.

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tribute

Front

When the Assyrians won a fight, they

Back

killed and enslaved everyone

Front

King Assurbanipal built a

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library

Front

King Nebuchadnezzar built a beautiful hanging ___________ for a queen.

Back

garden

Front

The Chaldean priests became ___________, because they studied the night sky.

Back

astronomers

Front

After King Nebuchadnezzar died, the ____________ took over Babylon.

Back

Persians

Front

The Persians were ruled by

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Cyrus the Great

Front

The Persian empire was divided into ____________ because it was so large.

Back

provinces

Front

The Persian King sent out __________ to make sure his governors were doing their jobs in other provinces.

Back

secret inspectors (spies)