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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.

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.

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

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.

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

Explain the word "tribute".

(noun) payment made periodically by one state or ruler to another, especially as a sign of dependence.

Explain the word "exile".

(verb) expel and bar (someone) from their native country, typically for political or punitive reasons

What were some of the features of the Chaldean capital of Babylon? (Name one)

Some of the features of the Chaldean capital of Babylon include Ishtar Gate, the Tower of Babel, and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

Who replaced the Assyrian Empire?

Chaldeans, or the New Babylonians.

Why did the Assyrians receive tribute?

The Assyrian army protected all the lands in the empire.

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.

Why were the Assyrians feared by their enemies?

The Assyrians were ferocious fighters and cruel to the people they captured.

How was Assyria able to build an Empire?

Assyria used a powerful military to build an Empire.

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.

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.

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.

What was the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?

An artificial mountain covered with plants and trees.

Who defeated the Assyrian Empire?

The Medes and Chaldeans.

What was the purpose of tribute?

A. Bring money and goods into an empire's treasury.

B. Praise the gods for a bountiful harvest.

C. Punish a people within an empire for trying to rebel.

D. Please the gods so that they would protect the empire.

What is the money that a conquered people is forced to pay to their conquerors in return for protection called?

Tribute.

An example of exile was when the Chaldeans

A. held Hebrews captive in Babylon for 50 years.

B. seized the city of Jerusalem from the Hebrews.

C. burned the city of Nineveh to the ground.

D. joined with the Medes to defeat the Assyrians.

What is the practice of forcing people to move from their homeland to another place far away?

Exile.