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Assyrians
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Persians
Phoenicians
Vocab
100

The first capital of Assyria was Ashur. What was it named after?

The city's main god who was named Ashur.

100

What's another name for the Chaldean empire?

Neo-Babylonian Empire, New Babylonian Empire, Second Babylonian Empire

100

Which Persian king conquered the Chaldean Empire?

Cyrus the Great

100

True or False: Phoenicia was NOT a country. It was a region made up of independent city-states.

True

100

During the Iron Age in Mesopotamia, most people wore long sleeveless garments that reached their knees. These are called ____________.

tunics

200
Name 4 military innovations of the Assyrians

bows and arrows on horses, siege towers, iron weapons, chariots, battering rams

200

Why was Babylon one of the world's richest cities during the Chaldean Empire?

It was located on a river and became rich due to trade.

200

People liked Cyrus the Great because he practiced tolerance. What does that mean?

He allowed conquered people to keep their rulers, religion, and culture

200

Name 1 modern alphabet used in the world today that was influenced by the Phoenician alphabet. (Must use the formal name)

Roman or Arabic alphabets

200

What did Assyrians metalworkers primarily smelt to make weapons?

iron ore

300

Why did the Assyrians resettle people who they conquered?

To lower the chances of revolt

300

This 7 story tall ziggurat was re-built by the Chaldeans. It was dedicated to Marduk, the city's main god.

Tower of Babel

300

True or False: Under Darius I, the Persian Empire was wider across than the United States is right now.

True

300

The Phoenicians were expert shipbuilders. They were also some of the first navigators. What did they use to help them navigate their ships?

The stars in the night sky

300
Darius I introduced currency to the Persian Empire. What is currency?
Money (gold coins in his case)
400
Which 2 groups joined together to conquer the Assyrian Empire in 612 BC?

Medes and Chaldeans

400

What are 2 famous landmarks were built under King Nebuchadnezzar?

Ishtar Gate, Hanging Gardens

400

Darius I was famous for building a 1,500-long- road called the ___________ Road.

Royal

400

What does the word "Phoenicians" mean? Why did the Greeks call them that?

"purple people" because they made purple dye and were famous for trading clothes dyed purple

400

The Persians won their kingdom by revolting against the Medes. What is a revolt?

a violent uprising against a ruler, rebellion

500
The Assyrians were strong fighters, but they were also successful leaders because they built up the infrastructure of their empire. What are 2 examples of how they improved the infrastructure ?
built roads, statues, wall carvings, temples, and other buildings
500
Name 2 things that the Chaldeans invented.

sundial, 7 day week

500

Which of the following places were NOT part of the Persian Empire under Darius I: Egypt, Greece, Mesopotamia, India?

Greece

500
The Phoenician city-states became a part of Mesopotamia when they were conquered by the _____________ empire.

Chaldean 

500

The Mesopotamians believed in many gods and goddesses. What one vocab word means gods and goddesses?

Deities