Quiz#4 The Assyrians and the Chaldeans

What was the primary advantage of the Assyrian army over their enemies?

• Bronze weapons

• Iron weapons

• Wooden shields

• Stone tools

Which god did the Assyrians worship that united their culture?

• Marduk

• Ashur

• Ishtar

• Enlil

What was the capital of the Assyrian Empire named after?

• The god Marduk

• The god Ashur

• The god Ishtar

• The god Enlil

Which of the following was a tactic used by the Assyrian army to capture cities?

• Negotiation and treaties

• Use of iron weapons and chariots

• Building alliances

• Offering gifts

What was a consequence for people who rebelled against the Assyrian king?

• They were rewarded with land

• They were forced to move to faraway lands

• They were given leadership roles

• They were allowed to form their own government

Who defeated the Assyrians around 612 B.C.?

• The Egyptians and their allies

• The Chaldeans and their allies

• The Persians and their allies

• The Greeks and their allies

What was Nebuchadnezzar II's most famous architectural accomplishment?

• The Great Pyramid

• The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

• The Colossus of Rhodes

• The Lighthouse of Alexandria

What was the purpose of the water pumps operated by slaves in Babylon?

• To build the Tower of Babel

• To irrigate the Hanging Gardens

• To power the city gates

• To transport goods across the city

What was the significance of the Ishtar Gate in Babylon?

• It was a military fortress

• It was an entrance to the inner city

• It was a religious temple

• It was a marketplace

What was the main reason for the decline of the Assyrian Empire?

• Natural disasters

• Internal power struggles

• Economic prosperity

• Peaceful treaties