Chapter 3 Section 3: The Assyrian and Persian Empires

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Soldiers that fight while riding on horseback are known as what?

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cavalry

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The money (usually coins or bills) that is used in a certain area is called...

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currency

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A permanent army of professional soldiers is called a...

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standing army

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A payment made to a higher power is called a...

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tribute

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How did the Assyrians decide to rule over such a large area? Options: They beheaded their enemies, They gave power to the Jews, They elected a Pope, They appointed loyal people to govern

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They appointed loyal people to govern

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This marvel of engineering was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Options: The Eiffel Tower, The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, The Washington Monument, King's Landing

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The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

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How did the Assyrians become such powerful warriors?

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They were always training and fighting.

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Who was the ruler that exiled the Jews from their homeland in Jerusalem and sent them into captivity in Babylon?

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Nebuchadnezzar

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Why was Cyrus the Great considered such a fair ruler?

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He allowed people to practice their own customs/religion

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What was different about the way Darius collected his tribute? Options: He got rid of tributes, He had people pay in diamonds, He was the first ruler to use female tax collectors, He allowed provinces to pay based on how wealthy they were

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He allowed provinces to pay based on how wealthy they were