CIVILIZATION
HITTITE
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Question
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All of the following were reasons for the fall of the Hittites except one.
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abusive relative of the king
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religion became more of a king’s priority even though the military was fighting
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unity of opponents
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -It is believed that the Hittite capital of Hattusa was sacked by the Kaskas in 1190 BC and burnt to the ground, gradually becoming abandoned over a period of several decades as the Hittite Empire disintegrated to the encroaching Assyrians.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Hittites manufactured advanced iron goods, ruled over their kingdom through government officials with independent authority over various branches of government, and worshipped storm gods.
Detailed explanation-3: -These Syro-Hittite states gradually fell under the control of the Neo-Assyrian Empire (911–608 BC).
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