Assyrian Empire Quiz

When did the Assyrians first arrive in Mesopotamia?

• 1307 BCE

• 2150 BCE

• 2600 BCE

• 1208 BCE

Who was the Assyrian king that introduced the practice of deporting populations after conquering new land?

• Esarhaddon

• Adad-nirari I

• Tiglath Pileser I

• Sargon II

Which empire did the Assyrians conquer to reach the Mediterranean Sea for the first time?

• Phoenicia

• Syria

• Israel

• Egypt

Who was the Assyrian king that conquered Egypt?

• Tiglath Pileser III

• Sargon II

• Merodach-baladan

• Esarhaddon

What was the cause of the Assyrian Empire's collapse?

• Rebellion by conquered lands

• Invasion by the Medes

• Lack of resources

• Neglecting their agreement with the Babylonians

Who was the Assyrian king that fought against his brother in the Great Rebellion?

• Esarhaddon

• Tiglath Pileser III

• Sargon II

• Ashurbanipal

What was one of the main reasons for the Assyrian Empire's decline?

• Internal conflicts

• Invasion by the Egyptians

• Lack of financial resources

• Lack of manpower

Which empire rose up as the next powerful empire of Mesopotamia after the fall of the Assyrians?

• Babylon

• Egypt

• Medes

• Elam

What was the primary motivation for the Assyrians to expand their empire?

• Political dominance

• Financial gain

• Cultural assimilation

• Religious conquest

What was the Assyrian practice that involved looting temples and destroying farming land in Babylon?

• Cultural assimilation

• Tribute collection

• Deportation

• Scorched earth policy