Question 1

What did historians consider the Assyrian Empire to be?

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The first true empire

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A regional power

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A powerful kingdom

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A trading alliance

Question 2

Where was the ancient Assyrian city of Assur located?

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Along the Tigris River in northern Iraq

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In modern-day Turkey

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In modern-day Israel

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In modern-day Iran

Question 3

What did the Assyrians do to expand their empire?

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Deported and relocated local populations

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Established trade routes

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Signed alliances with neighboring kingdoms

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Built massive fortifications

Question 4

What were some of the cruel punishments inflicted by the Assyrians?

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Impalement and flaying

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Blinding and mutilation

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Exile and imprisonment

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Forced labor and torture

Question 5

Which city became a cultural center for the Assyrians?

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Babylon

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Assur

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Nineveh

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Ur

Question 6

What types of works were collected and copied by Assurbanipal?

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Ancient literary works

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Scientific treatises

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Religious scriptures

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Historical manuscripts

Question 7

What ultimately led to the downfall of the Assyrian Empire?

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Babylonians and Medes conquering Assyrian territories

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A major natural disaster

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Invasion by a rival empire

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Internal rebellion and civil war

Question 8

What legacies did the Assyrians leave behind?

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Emphasis on innovation, efficient administration, and infrastructure

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Artistic masterpieces and architectural marvels

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Advanced military strategies and weaponry

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A rich cultural heritage

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