Assyria Review

True or False: The Assyrian empire was only located in the area of Mesopotamia.

• True

• False

True or False: Assyria was surrounded by mountains, so it was difficult for other people to attack.

• True

• False

What did Assyrian soldiers use to cover themselves?

• thick, cotton cloths

• armor made from pig hides

• They did not cover themselves with anything.

• stiff leather and metal armor

Assyrian soldiers used swords and spears made from what material?

• rocks

• iron

• mud

• silver

True or False: Assyrian soldiers showed their enemies with no mercy.

• True

• False

True or False: Assyrian soldiers used advanced military tactics on their enemies.

• True

• False

Assyrian soldiers often sent people they captured into exile. What is exile?

• being forced to stay inside your home

• being forced to move far away from your home

• being forced to live on a boat on the Tigris River

• a river in Egypt

The Assyrian empire expanded from 850 B.C. to 650 B.C. after many military ___________.

• defeats

• victories

• encounters

• ships

Which of these statements is not true for Nineveh?

• Nineveh was the capital of Assyria.

• Nineveh was located along the Nile River.

• Nineveh was a walled city.

• Nineveh was the home of one of the world's largest, ancient libraries.

Why did the Assyrian empire crumbled?

• The empire was too large and the military couldn't keep enemies away.

• The military was not strong enough.

• The Assyrian empire never crumbled; it is still a world power today.

• An earthquake destroyed the empire in 612 B.C.