The Assyrians

The Assyrians were located in...

• Southern Mesopotamia

• Northern Mesopotamia

• Eastern Mesopotamia

• Western Mesopotamia

This was the original capital of Assyria, and was most likely named for the Assyrian god of war.

• Ashur

• Nineveh

• Nimrud

• Kalhu

What were the Assyrians most known for?

• Their fearsome army and warriors

• Their poetry

• Their art and painting

• Their peaceful rule of the lands they conquered

• Inventing the first form of writing

What metal did the Assyrians use to make their weapons, chariots, and tools strong?

• Bronze

• Gold

• Iron

• Steel

• Tin

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

• True

• False

Which of the following helped to contribute to a well-ordered Assyrian society? Check all that apply.

• system of strict laws and punishments

• efficient communications

• priorities based on maintaining peace within the empire and with its neighbors

• royal road networks

What Assyrian city held a famous library of thousands of clay tablets?

• Babylon

• Nineveh

• Ashur

• Nimrud

• Jerusalem

Who was the last great King of the Assyrians?

• Sargon II

• Shamshi-Adad

• Tiglath-Pileser III

• Sennacherib

• Ashurbanipal

What technological innovation made rapid communication possible?

• Telegraph systems

• Carrier pigeons

• Royal road network with express mail

• Smoke signal protocols

Why were trusted envoys used for sensitive messages?

• To ensure message privacy and accuracy

• To display official pageantry

• To collect taxes

• To conduct military reconnaissance