Assyrian, Neo-Babylonian, and Persian Empires

The Assyrian kings believed that "terror and might" were important aspects of their success as an empire.

• True

• False

What factors made the Assyrian army successful? (multiple correct answers)

• the use of crossbows

• the use of terror as an instrument of war

• the use of different military tactics like earthworks

• the use of cannons

• weapons made of iron

How long did the Babylonian captivity of Judah last?

• 40 years

• 100 years

• 70 years

• 25 years

Which things did Babylonia become famous for during the reign of Nebuchadnezzar?

• the Hanging Gardens

• 8 mile long and towering city walk

• the Ishtar Gate

• all of the answers

The Assyrians conquered which of the following regions?

• Iran

• Egypt

• Greece

• Arabia

Why were the Hanging Gardens supposedly built?

• food for the city of Babylon

• for the king's homesick wife

• as a nice place for the royal servants

• to show off wealth

The term "neo" means new.

• True

• False

What was the name of the third empire (came after Babylonian)?

• The Akkadian empire

• The Assyrian empire

• The Babylonian empire

• The Neo-Babylonian empire

Who was the Assyrian ruler that lived in the capital city of Nineveh?

• Nebuchadnezzar

• Sargon

• Hammurabi

• Ashurbanipal

What was the name of the fourth empire (came after Assyrian)?

• The Neo-Babylonian empire

• The Assyrian empire

• The Babylonian empire

• The Persian empire