Assyrian People
What did Asherbanipul create?
A library full of clay tablets with inscriptions
New ____ would be placed for new kings
Capitals
When did Assyria emerge as an independent state?
14th century BCE
What allowed the Assyrians to spread their language around?
The presence of Assyrian traders in foreign lands
What did Tiglath-Pileser III help create for Assyria?
A strong army
New ____ would be made for new kings
Palaces
When was the city of Ashur founded?
2600 BCE
What would happen to the people after their region had been conquered?
People would be separated and sent off to different areas based on skill sets and those areas' needs
Who was the first king of Assyria?
Ashur-Uballit
How would kings celebrate their military excursions?
Getting representation of their exploits carved into their palace walls
Power originally declined after the death of _____
Tukulti-Ninurta I
The Assyrians were the first Middle Eastern place to adopt new military technology: the _____
Chariot
What did Ashur Uballit do?
Asserted Assyria’s independence over Mitanni
What other people would help kings?
Scholars, courtiers, provincial officials
Who restored power to Assyria in the 11th century BCE?
Tiglath-pileser I
The geography of Assyria made it vulnerable to attack due to ____
open borders with neighboring regions