Chapter 3 Section 3: The Assyrian and Persian Empires

Soldiers that fight while riding on horseback are known as what?

• standing army
• cavalry
• stele
• currency

The money (usually coins or bills) that is used in an certain area is called...

• tribute
• Immortals
• currency
• barter

A permanent army of professional soldiers is called a... 

• cavalry
• Immortals
• currency
• standing army

A payment made to a higher power is called a...

• currency
• tribute
• cavalry
• bribe

How did the Assyrians decide to rule over such a large area?

• They beheaded their enemies
• They gave power to the Jews
• They elected a Pope
• They appointed loyal people to govern

This marvel of engineering was was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

• The Eifle Tower
• The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
• The Washington Monument
• King's Landing

How did the Assyrians become such powerful warriors?

• They were always training and fighting
• They were made powerful by the gods
• They discovered gunpowder
• Priest would fight alongside their army

Who was the ruler that exiled the Jews from their homeland in Jerusalem and sent them into captivity in Babylon?

• Nebuchadnezzar
• Sargon
• Hammurabi
• Darius

Why was Cyrus the Great considered such a fair ruler?

• He made slavery illegal
• He gave everyone equal power
• He gave food to the poor 
• He allowed people to practice their own customs/religion

Which ruler created roads and developed the first postal service?

• Cyrus the Great
• Darius
• Nebuchadnezzar
• Sargon