Who are the enemies of the Assyrian Empire?
Meads and Chaldeans
The Akkadian empire lasted between the years _____and ________.
850 - 650 BCE
soldiers who fight while riding horses are called ___
Cavalry
The Assyrian king is
Ashurbaipal
What weapons did Mesopotamians use in war?
Battering rams, iron sword, spears
What are the cities added to the Assyrian empire?
(4 cities)
Syria, Egypt, Babylonia, and Palestine.
Representing the best means ______
Elite
The Babylonian king is
Hammurabi
What happened to those who didn't pay tribute the emperor?
The army destroyed their cities.
Which empire preceded Babylonia?
The Akkadian Empire
payment made to show loyalty to a stronger power is known as ______
Tribute
The Akkadian king is
Stragon
What year did the Assyrian Empire fall in?
609
Where is Mesopotamia now?
Iraq
a permanent army of professional soldiers is known as a ____
Standing army
Name the two rivers of Mesopotamia.
Euphrates, Tigris