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100

The general area that the Assyrians occupied

The Middle East ( will also take Mesopotamia, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Saudi Arabia

100

When did the Assyrian Empire fall?

609 BCE

100

What is the name of the Assyrian New Year

Akitu

200

What language do many Assyrians speak

Aramaic (will also accept Akkadian)

200

When is the Assyrian New Year celebrated?

April First

300

How many Assyrians currently live around the world today?

1.5 million

300

Definition of Dukhrana

Commeration

400

Name at least 2 folk dances that the assyrians practice

Shora, Khigga Yaqoora, Dimdimma and Ghawerrah (2)

500

Definition of Shahra

Celebration