2-3 Assyrian and Persian Empires

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Who was ruling when Persia took control over Mesopotamia?

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Cyrus the Great

Front

What present-day country was originally Mesopotamia?

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Iraq

Front

What are some Assyrian achievements?

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They encouraged trade and cooperation between various city-states.

Front

True or false: Assyrians valued libraries.

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True

Front

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

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cavalry

Front

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

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standing army

Front

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

Front

Why was Cyrus the Great considered such a fair ruler? Options: He made slavery illegal, He gave everyone equal power, He gave food to the poor, He allowed people to practice their own customs/religion

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He allowed people to practice their own customs/religion

Front

Which ruler created roads and developed the first postal service?

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Darius

Front

Darius created a common currency. Which describes what it looks like?

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Gold coin with a printed image of himself