Assyrians, Chaldean and Phoenicians

Multiple Choice

Which conclusions does the map below support about land in the Assyrian Empire?

• They controlled parts of Egypt and land along the Mediterranean Sea.

• They controlled land only in Mesopotamia.

• They controlled lands only in Africa.

• The Assyrian homeland was located to the south of Babylonia.

Match

Match to complete the sentences about the Assyrian Empire.

• The Assyrian army carried out siege warfare . . .

• Assyrian authorities moved conquered people to different places . . .

• The Assyrian army had an advantage over its opponents . . .

. . . to capture cities.

. . . to prevent rebellions.

. because iron weapons were stronger tha

• . . . to capture cities.

• 
  

  . . . to prevent rebellions.

• . because iron weapons were stronger tha

Draw

Circle the similarities and difference in these two maps.

Similarities in Black

Differences in Red

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of the Chaldean (Neo-Babylonian) Empire under Nebuchadnezzar II?

• expansion of territory

• 
  weak defenses

• major construction projects

• 
  few rebellions

Multiple Choice

Based on where the city-states and colonies were located, what do you believe the Phoenicians were known for?

• Seafaring and Trading

• War and Conquering

• Laws and Government

• Religion and Government

Multiple Select

Which were major accomplishments of the Phoenician civilization?

• They traded luxury goods.

• They conquered and ruled many other groups.

• They made a writing system that was easy to learn.

• They were expert shipbuilders and sailors.

Categorize

Options (9)

strong army

injured or enslaved people they conquered

beautified the empire

traveled by sea and traded

created an alphabet

Nebuchadnezzar expanded through conquest.

Organize the answer choices to the correct group.

Assyrians

Chaldeans

Phoenicians

Open Ended

Who did it best? The Assyrians, Chaldeans or Phoencians....why do you think this?