Assyrians BMMS 4-2

Assyrian rule was characterized by all of the following, EXCEPT:

• the help of a powerful army.
• limiting their empire to the area of the Fertile Crescent.
• cruelty to conquered peoples.
• getting tribute from conquered kings.

Read the list:
- Siege techniquie
- Battering rams
- Movable towers
The Assyrians use the things on the list mainly to: 

• collect taxes
• train soldiers
• destroy crops
• conquer cities

The Assyrians are most known for their achievements in...

• government and laws
• culture and arts
• religion and architecture
• military and warfare

Which city was the capital of the Assyrian Empire?

• Ur
• Agad
• Babylon
• Nineveh

What new weapon did the Assyrians develop for warfare?

• crossbow
• battering ram
• longbow
• catapult

Name the civilization:   Conquered Mesopotamia through military conquest, using advanced technology and tactics; ruthless in their rule; King Ashurbanipal created one of the ancient world’s largest library; reached their height in 650 B.C. 

• Babylonian Empire
• Assyrian Empire
• Nubian Empire
• Qin

A wheeled, horse drawn cart used in battle is known as what?

• Car
• Chariot
• Axle
• Buggy

The Assyrians had an advantage over other civilizations because of :

• chariots, horses, and iron weapons
• slingshots, arrows, and spears
• horses, cows, and bunnies
• steel, catapults, and crossbows

The Ishtar Gate was located at the entrance to _______.

• Nineveh
• Babylon
• Ashur
• Ur

When the Assyrian Empire was at its peak, what lands did it control?

• Israel
• Egypt
• Mesopotamia
• All of these