What caused Assyria to improve its methods of government?
Assyria had to improve methods of government because of the size of its empire. Many captured lands and people required better organization for control.
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What was the purpose of tribute?
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What tactics did the Assyrians use to defeat their enemies?
They used the latest inventions, such as iron weapons. They used chariots, battering rams, and cavalry as well as foot soldiers. They were also very cruel to
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Who defeated the Assyrian Empire?
The Medes and Chaldeans.
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Why were the Assyrians feared by their enemies?
The Assyrians were ferocious fighters and cruel to the people they captured.
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Why were the Assyrians able to create a huge empire? (Give one reason)
They used the latest military inventions. They were fierce fighters. They treated enemies who resisted with great harshness and brutality.
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Explain the word "tribute".
(noun) payment made periodically by one state or ruler to another, especially as a sign of dependence.
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Who replaced the Assyrian Empire?
Chaldeans, or the New Babylonians.
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Explain "Hanging Gardens of Babylon".
Legendary terraced gardens at Babylon, watered by pumps from the Euphrates, whose construction was ascribed to Nebuchadnezzar (c. 600 bc). They were one of the
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How did Assyria control its empire?
Assyria chose a local governor or king to rule under their direction and provided an army to protect the land.
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What happened to the Hebrews when they rebelled against the Chaldeans?
They were taken into captivity, moved to Babylon, and their temple at Jerusalem was destroyed.
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How was Assyria able to build an Empire?
Assyria used a powerful military to build an Empire.
