WORLD CIVILIZATION

CIVILIZATION

ASSYRIAN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why did the Assyrians take conquered people from their lands and move them to unfamiliar places?
A
They had better homes for them in the new places.
B
They wanted them to live in better land.
C
They wanted them to be less able to organize and rebel.
D
They wanted them to be more able to organize and rebel.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Large population groups were systematically transferred between different regions within the empire to strengthen their political unity or put down possible rebellions. Imperial administrators planned the population transfers, taking into account political, economic, and cultural considerations.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Assyrian Empire was a collection of united city-states that existed from 900 B.C.E. to 600 B.C.E., which grew through warfare, aided by new technology such as iron weapons.

Detailed explanation-3: -How did Assyrians prevent conquered peoples from rebelling? By forcing them to resettle in distant lands. How did Assyrian kings rule the conquered peoples? By having local governors report to them.

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