Ancient Assyrian Kings Family Tree

The video explores the history of the Assyrian Empire, from its rise during the Middle Assyrian period to its peak and eventual decline. It covers key figures like Arabah Adad, Shalmaneser, and Tiglath Pileser III, highlighting their military conquests and political maneuvers. The video also discusses the Neo Assyrian Empire's achievements, including the construction of the Black Obelisk and interactions with biblical Israel. The narrative concludes with the empire's overextension and fall, paving the way for the Neo Babylonian Empire.

Who was the first king of the Middle Assyrian Empire?

• Shalman Nizer the 1st

• Tiglath Policer the First

• Asher Ubalit the First

• Arabah Adad the 1st

What marked the peak of the Middle Assyrian Empire?

• The marriage alliance with Babylon

• The reign of Asher Narari the Third

• The conquest of Babylon by Teculti Ninurta the First

• The construction of the Black Obelisk

Which king is considered the first of the Neo Assyrian Empire?

• Tiglath Pleaser the Third

• Shalmaneser the Third

• Adad Narari the Second

• Sargon the Second

What is the significance of the Black Obelisk?

• It depicts the conquest of Egypt

• It was built by Tiglath Pleaser the Third

• It is the earliest known Assyrian artifact to mention ancient Israel

• It marks the peak of the Middle Assyrian Empire

Which Assyrian king is first mentioned in the Bible?

• Shalmanizer the 5th

• Sargon the Second

• Tiglath Pleaser the Third

• Ashurbanipal

What was a major achievement of Ashurbanipal's reign?

• Establishing a new capital in Nineveh

• Defeating the Persian Empire

• Building the Hanging Gardens of Babylon

• Conquering Egypt and installing a puppet pharaoh

What led to the decline of the Assyrian Empire after Ashurbanipal?

• Natural disasters

• Internal conflicts and overextension

• Invasion by the Persian Empire

• Economic collapse