Ancient Assyria Quiz

Which empire is considered by historians to be the first true empire?

• Assyrian Empire

• Roman Empire

• British Empire

• Mongol Empire

What was the primary function of the city of Ashur in the Late Bronze Age?

• Military base

• Trading center

• Religious center

• Capital city

Who was the high priest that took the title of king around 1300 BCE?

• Genghis Khan

• Ashurbanipal

• Ashur-uballit I

• Sammuramat

What mysterious event caused the Assyrians to lose much of their territory in the 12th century BCE?

• Invasion

• Catastrophe

• Earthquake

• Plague

What cruel punishment was used by the Assyrians during their conquests?

• Impalement

• Hanging

• Stoning

• Drowning

What strategy did the Assyrians use to break bonds with homelands and sever local loyalties?

• Trade embargo

• Cultural assimilation

• Deportation

• Taxation

What did Assyrian kings often build when they came to power?

• New roads

• New temples

• New capitals

• New libraries

Who was the woman known to have ruled the Assyrian kingdom?

• Nefertiti

• Sammuramat

• Zenobia

• Cleopatra

Which region's cultural traditions were the Assyrian kings particularly interested in?

• Greece

• Babylonia

• Egypt

• Persia

What was the form of Ashurbanipal's library?

• Books

• Stone carvings

• Clay tablets

• Scrolls