Language
This word means “thank you” in Assyrian.
What is Basima Raba?
The last great capital of the Assyrian Empire.
What is Nineveh?
Round bread served frequently.
What is Samoon?
This is the language used in church liturgy.
What is Syriac?
Everyday Assyrian greeting.
What is Shlama?
This language, related to Hebrew and Arabic, is considered the root of modern Assyrian.
What is Aramaic?
The Assyrian homeland lies between these rivers.
What are the Tigris and Euphrates?
Stew of okra and lamb.
What is Bamya?
The Assyrian New Year festival.
What is Akitu?
Instrument paired with drums at weddings.
What is Zurna?
This ancient Mesopotamian script was carved into stone monuments. They also recorded astronomy with this writing system.
What is Cuneiform?
The first capital of the Neo-Assyrian Empire.
What is Ashur?
Date-filled cookies.
What are Kleicha?
Symbol of resurrection.
What is the Assyrian Cross?
Ancient Assyrian homeland region.
What is Hakkari?
This library in Nineveh preserved thousands of clay tablets.
What is the Library of Ashurbanipal?
This Assyrian king created the Library of Nineveh.
Who is Ashurbanipal?
Spiced meat and bulgur patties.
What is Kubba?
This Syriac word for “Lord” is used in hymns and prayers across communities.
What is Maran?
Winged bull guarding Assyrian palaces.
What is Lamassu?
The language of daily life for ancient Nineveh’s people.
What is Akkadian?
This empire rose after Assyria fell.
What is the Persian Empire?
This traditional Assyrian dish is made from a sheep’s head, stomach, and trotters, slow-cooked and served as a delicacy.
What is Pacha?
This universal Christian prayer begins with the words “Abun d’bashmayo” in Syriac.
What is the Lord’s Prayer?
Modern Assyrian singer known for patriotic songs.
Who is Evin Agassi?