ASSYRIA

When did the kingdom of Assyria arise?

• 2000 BCE

• 1400 BCE

• 1000 BCE

• 300 BCE

Where was the Assyrian Empire located?

• Western Iraq

• Eastern Iraq

• Southern Iraq

• Northern Iraq

Who was the most important leader of Assyria?

• Emperor Qin Shi Huang

• King Sargon II

• Alexander the Great

• King Tutankhamun

What kind of power did the kings of Assyria have?

• Limited Power

• No Power

• Absolute Power

• Shared Power

How did the Assyrians communicate across the empire?

• Carrier Pigeons

• Horse Riders

• Drums

• Smoke Signals

Where did the Assyrians develop trade networks?

• Indian Ocean

• Mediterranean

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

What was housed in Nineveh, Assyria's capital city?

• Grand Mosque

• World's First Library

• Gold Mine

• Royal Palace

Who defeated the Assyrians in 612 BCE?

• Egyptians

• Romans

• Greeks

• Medes

What river was the western boundary of the Assyrian Empire?

• Euphrates River

• Nile River

• Tigris River

• Jordan River

What was the main occupation of the Assyrians?

• Farming

• Warriors

• Traders

• Artisans