Assyrian armies included some of the world's first
What is cavalry?
The sea that Phoenicia bordered
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
Persia's rapid growth was due to
What is a standing army?
Frequent fighting and conflict with their enemies led the Assyrians to be
What is fierce warriors?
A payment to show loyalty to a stronger power is
What is a tribute?
An elite force of 10,000 soldiers is called
What is Immortals?
Assyrian ruler found it difficult to control a large empire so they
What is divided up into 70 smaller provinces
Under Cyrus's rule, the Jews were allowed to (2 things)
What is return to Jerusalem and rebuild their Temple.
The capital of Ashurbanipal's empire is
What is Nineveh
Phoenicians manufactured a number of goods, two examples are
What is purple cloth, pottery, glass, wood furniture, and metal objects
The 3 classes of Sumer were made of
What is
Upper - ruler and his top officials, priests, and wealthy merchants and landowners
middle - farmers and skilled workers
lowest - mostly slaves/prisoners
The first Persian victory in Europe
What is Thrace
Nebuchadnezzar spent a lot of money on large building projects, one being
What are the Hanging Gardens, gates, great walls, or temples
Phoenicians traded with other cultures because
What they had few natural resources