Assyrian Empire History and Achievements

The Assyrian Empire, one of the first major empires in Mesopotamia, evolved through three main periods: the Old, Middle, and Neo-Assyrian Empires. It was known for its military strategies, trade, and language evolution from Akkadian to Aramaic. The Old Empire saw the rise of trade, while the Middle Empire marked significant expansion and diplomacy. The Neo-Assyrian Empire centralized power and expanded its territory but eventually fell due to external pressures. The region underwent cultural shifts post-Assyrian rule, influenced by various conquering powers.

What was the initial language of the Assyrians before they adopted Aramaic?

• Sumerian

• Akkadian

• Hebrew

• Persian

Which city was the starting point of the Assyrian Empire?

• Babylon

• Nineveh

• Assur

• Ur

How many main periods is the history of the Assyrian Empire divided into?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Two

Which king was instrumental in asserting Assyria's independence during the Middle Empire?

• Shalmaneser I

• Sargon II

• Tiglath-Pileser III

• Ashur-uballit I

Which empire did the Assyrians have to contend with during their expansion?

• Roman

• Hittite

• Persian

• Greek

What was a significant achievement of Tiglath-Pileser III during the Neo-Assyrian Empire?

• Conquering Egypt

• Centralizing the government

• Building the Hanging Gardens

• Inventing cuneiform

What was one of the human costs associated with the Neo-Assyrian Empire's expansion?

• Economic collapse

• Mass deportations

• Famine

• Plague

What event marked the beginning of the decline of the Assyrian Empire?

• The fall of Nineveh

• The conquest by Alexander the Great

• The rise of the Roman Empire

• The death of Ashurbanipal

Which two groups divided the Assyrian territories after its fall?

• Persians and Egyptians

• Babylonians and Medes

• Romans and Greeks

• Hittites and Phoenicians

What happened to the Assyrian identity after the Islamic Arab conquest?

• It flourished

• It became a minority

• It merged with the Roman culture

• It was completely erased