CIVILIZATION
ASSYRIAN
Question
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crossbow
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battering ram
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longbow
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catapult
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Detailed explanation-1: -Bows and arrows were the prime weapons used by the Assyrians as it allowed them to attack their enemies from a distance. The archers were accompanied by a shield-bearer who provided protection as the archer discharged his arrow.
Detailed explanation-2: -They were the first in the area to develop iron weapons, which were superior to the bronze weapons their enemies were using.
Detailed explanation-3: -The history of the Battering Ram can be traced back to ancient Assyrians, around the 9th century, BCE*, and was used by the Ancient Greeks, Romans, and many invading armies right up to the Middle Ages (also know as Medieval Times).
Detailed explanation-4: -The Assyrians used a wide variety of weapons including swords, spears, bows and arrows, slings, and daggers. The Assyrians were the first to use iron to make their weapons. Iron was stronger than the bronze used by their enemies and gave them a distinct advantage.
Detailed explanation-5: -As already noted, battering rams, tunneling, sapping, and scaling ladders are all tactics used against the enemy cities.