2.4.M - Lesson: The Hittites & the Assyrians Review Flashcards
Which Assyrian king built a great library in Nineveh?
Ashurbanipal
Which Assyrian city was burned to the ground by the Chaldeans in 612 BC?
Nineveh
Who were the most despised people in the ancient world?
the Assyrians
What was God’s response to the Assyrians in II Kings 19 after Hezekiah prayed?
God sent an angel to kill 185,000 Assyrians from their army.
In II Kings 19, we read that Hezekiah cried out to the Lord. Why was he distressed?
The Assyrians were marching towards Judah to destroy it.
What material were Hittite weapons made of?
iron
The Hittite military was primarily made up of which two units?
infantry and chariot units
In the Bible, which Hittite is mentioned in the story of David and Bathsheba?
Uriah
What did the use of iron allow civilizations to develop?
Your Answer:
Iron allowed civilizations to develop better tools for warfare because of its durability versus other softer materials such as bronze or gold.
Why did the Assyrians believe that war was more profitable than peace?
Your Answer:
They thought war was more profitable because it gave the empire greater discipline and patriotism and provided many spoils and slaves to the empire.
What Jewish prophet ministered to the people of the Assyrian capital?
Jonah
What was God’s response to the Assyrians in II Kings 19 after Hezekiah prayed?
God sent an angel to kill 185,000 Assyrians from their army.
Which god was Assyria’s capital named after?
Ashur
In battle, the Hittite chariot could be compared to which modern-day military weapon?
tank
What were the Hittites best known for?
iron goods
