CIVILIZATION
ASSYRIAN
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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They beheaded their enemies
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They gave power to the Jews
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They elected a Pope
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They appointed loyal people to govern
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Detailed explanation-1: -They were also among the first to build chariots, which provided greater protection on the battlefield. These technological advancements allowed the Assyrians to go on the offensive and attack neighboring areas for the first time, which led to the expansion of their empire.
Detailed explanation-2: -In government: the Assyrians started a system of centralized government where local rulers reported directly to a central power – rule with an Iron Fist. In culture: An Impressive library at Nineveh, focus on education = power (immortality) – We still talk about Sennacherib today.
Detailed explanation-3: -Government and administration. As with all Mesopotamian states, Assyria was a monarchy; the king was the divinely-appointed, all-powerful ruler of the Assyrian people. His titles claimed universal sovereignty: “Great King, Mighty King, King of the Universe, King of the country of Ashur”.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Assyrians first rose to power when the Akkadian Empire fell. The Babylonians had control of southern Mesopotamia and the Assyrians had the north. One of their strongest leaders during this time was King Shamshi-Adad. Under Shamshi-Adad the empire expanded to control much of the north and the Assyrians grew wealthy.