Regions that revolted against the Assyrian government often faced this

The first Christian Empire in the world

Invaded Phoenicia and absorbed/ended their empire

Nubia/Kush influenced their region the most through this activity

Phoenician dyed fabric that became a symbol of wealth and royalty

Technology Kush acquired from the Assyrians

Semitic tribe that settled on the Syrian plains and Jordan River valleys that created the Aramaic language

Phoenician city whose papyrus trade led to the Greeks using its name to mean "book"

One of Phoenicia's greatest contributions to the modern world

In modern times these countries take up most of what was once the Assyrian Empire

Kings of Assyria called themselves this

Local leaders in the Assyrian empire demanded this and used it to enforce laws and raise troops for the army

Phoenicia's prize resource valued for their lumber

The Assyrian army was well organized and used these two things to great effect

Technology Nubia acquired from the Egyptians

One of the ways Phoenicia's culture expanded throughout their region

Capital of the Assyrian Empire

The Phoenicians became experts at this due to their sea trade

A main reason for the collapse of civilization during the Bronze Age

An early name for the Phoenicians

Phoenicians looked to this due to their land trade routes being blocked by mountains and hostile neighbors

Assyrian kings often ruled through the use of this