WORLD CIVILIZATION

Detailed explanation-1: -Assyria is mainly remembered for its military victories, technological advancements (such as using iron for weapons and building roads), use of torture to inspire fear, and a written history of conquests. Its military had not only general troops, but charioteers, cavalry, bowmen, and lancers.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Assyrians invented the world’s first written language and the 360-degree circle, established Hammurabi’s code of law, and are credited with many other military, artistic, and architectural achievements. For 300 years Assyrians controlled the entire Fertile Crescent, from the Persian Gulf to Egypt. In 612 B .

Detailed explanation-3: -The Assyrians achieved a reputation for possessing a mighty military machine. They were able to use a variety of military tactics and were successful whether they were waging guerrilla warfare, fighting set battles, or laying siege to cities. In these three selections, Assyrian kings boast of their military conquests.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Assyrian empire is known for its success and prowess with warfare and military. Assyria was one of the most successful military superpowers in the Ancient Near East until they were conquered in 612 BC by the forces of the Medes and the Babylonians.

Detailed explanation-5: -This stele represents the Assyrian military achievement of . . . new weapons and war strategies, especially siege warfare. This achievement was important because . . . it allowed the Assyrians to create and expand a great empire. 1.