The Assyrian and Chaldean Empires Quiz

Which four present-day countries did the Assyrian Empire extend into?

• Turkey, Syria, Iran, and Iraq

• Greece, Italy, Spain, and France

• Egypt, Libya, Jordan, and Israel

• India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Nepal

What was a key factor in the Assyrian military success?

• Wooden shields

• Bronze weapons

• Iron weapons

• Stone tools

What was the capital of the Assyrian Empire?

• Thebes

• Nineveh

• Uruk

• Babylon

What did the Assyrians learn from the Hittites?

• Farming techniques

• Iron production

• Writing systems

• Navigation skills

What was one of the roles of the officials chosen by Assyrian kings?

• To write stories

• To build temples

• To govern provinces

• To lead the army

What did the Assyrians do to conquered people?

• Built schools for them

• Gave them gifts

• Taught them farming

• Took tribute from them

What was one of the contributions of King Ashurbanipal?

• Creating a new language

• Building one of the world's first libraries

• Building a large army

• Inventing the wheel

Who joined the Chaldeans to defeat the Assyrian army?

• The Greeks

• The Egyptians

• The Medes

• The Romans

What did the Assyrians use to protect traders from bandits?

• Guard dogs

• Soldiers at stations

• High walls

• Magic spells

Why did people often rebel against the Assyrians?

• They were harsh rulers

• They were weak rulers

• They were kind rulers

• They were absent rulers