4.2 Assyria Rules the Fertile Crescent | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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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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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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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 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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How did the Assyrians maintain control of their lands?

The Assyrians chose the person who ruled in each conquered land. They forced payments of tribute in return for protection by the Assyrian army.

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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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