Gen. Ideas
This term refers to a large political entity that controls multiple territories and diverse peoples under a single sovereign authority.
Empire
This ancient empire was known for its military prowess and brutal conquests, reaching its peak in the 8th and 7th centuries BCE.
Assyria / Assyrian Empire
This founder of the Achaemenid Empire is known for his enlightened policies and respect for the customs and religions of the lands he conquered.
Cyrus (the Great)
This ancient religion teaches the duality of good and evil, focusing on the worship of Ahura Mazda and the importance of individual choice.
Zoroastrianism
This city, sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, was famously besieged by Sennacherib.
Jerusalem
This legendary series of tiered gardens was built in a Mesopotamian city. It was counted as one of the original seven wonders of the ancient world, though its existence remains debated.
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
This Assyrian king is infamous for his military campaigns against Judah and his grand architectural projects, including the expansion of Nineveh.
Sennacherib
This king of Persia is known for his administrative reforms, massive infrastructure projects, and his attempts to invade Greece.
Darius
This ancient prophet founded one of the world's earliest monotheistic religions, which emphasizes the worship of Ahura Mazda.
Zoroaster
This is the river that the Assyrians built their capital city on
This king of Judah is known for his religious reforms, fortifying Jerusalem, and successfully resisting the Assyrian siege led by Sennacherib.
Hezekiah
This group of ancient peoples played a crucial role in the downfall of the Assyrian Empire by forming an alliance with the Babylonians. (Need both for the points)
Medes and Chaldeans
This son of Cyrus the Great is noted for his conquest of Egypt in 525 BCE and for attempting to continue his father's policies.
Cambyses
This Persian king is most recognized for his invasion of Greece following his fathers initial failed attempt.
Xerxes
These mechanical devices, such as trebuchets and battering rams, were used in ancient warfare to attack fortified positions.
Siege Engines
In ancient empires, this term refers to the payments made by conquered states or peoples to their overlords as a sign of loyalty.
Tribute
This last powerful king of Assyria is recognized for his extensive library, which contained many ancient texts, including the Epic of Gilgamesh.
Ashurbanipal
This extensive network of roads established by the Persian Empire facilitated trade, communication, and the movement of troops across vast distances.
The Royal Roads
Darius' canal attempted to bridge these two bodies of water. (need both)
Mediterranean & Red Sea
The name given to the new civilization created when the Medes and Chaldeans overthrew the Assyrians
The Chaldean Empire / Neo-Babylon
Considered one of the earliest works of literature, this ancient poem explores themes of friendship, mortality, and the quest for immortality.
The Epic of Gilgamesh
This king of Babylon is renowned for his conquests, overthrowing the Assyrian empire, the destruction of Jerusalem, and the construction of the Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders.
Nebuchadnezzar
In the Persian Empire, this term refers to the governors of provinces who were responsible for maintaining order and collecting taxes.
Satrap
This elite group of soldiers served as the personal guard of Persian kings and were known for their discipline and effectiveness in battle.
10,000 Immortals
The name given to a network of spies who operated in the Persian Empire
"Kings Eyes and Ears"