Assyrian Empire: Key Concepts and Events

Miss Olson reads from a history textbook about the Assyrian Empire, covering its rise, military innovations, and eventual decline. The Assyrians were known for their military might, cruelty, and innovations in warfare, such as siege tactics and the use of battering rams. The chapter also discusses life under Assyrian rule, including the importance of religion, the construction of palaces, and the use of aqueducts. The Assyrian Empire's art and architecture, particularly bass reliefs, are highlighted. The empire's vast territory eventually became too large to control, leading to its downfall in 612 BCE.

Who was the ruler that initially conquered the Assyrians?

• Nebuchadnezzar

• Hammurabi

• Ashurbanipal

• Sargon

What was one of the key factors that contributed to the Assyrians' military success?

• Naval warfare

• Use of bronze weapons

• Diplomatic alliances

• Iron weapons and horses

What was a common tactic used by the Assyrians during sieges?

• Poisoning water supplies

• Building underground tunnels

• Launching aerial attacks

• Using battering rams

What is a bass relief?

• A type of musical instrument

• A form of sculpture

• A type of ancient writing

• A military formation

What was the purpose of the aqueducts built by the Assyrians?

• To connect cities

• To serve as defensive structures

• To provide water for irrigation

• To transport goods

Which city was the capital of the Assyrian Empire?

• Ur

• Babylon

• Nineveh

• Thebes

What was a notable feature of Assyrian palaces?

• They were made entirely of wood

• They were built underground

• They had no windows

• They featured large sculptures of winged bulls or lions

What was a significant reason for the decline of the Assyrian Empire?

• Natural disasters

• Economic collapse

• Invasion by the Romans

• Overextension of their territory

Which groups were involved in the final plundering of Nineveh?

• Romans and Carthaginians

• Persians and Greeks

• Babylonians, Scythians, and Medes

• Egyptians and Hittites

How long did the Assyrian Empire last at its height?

• 200 years

• 400 years

• 300 years

• 100 years