Assyria Flashcards
How did Assyria interact with the Northern Kingdom of Israel?
Assyria dispersed the 10 Northern tribes.
How did Assyria interact with the Southern Kingdom of Judah?
Assyria besieged Jerusalem but did not win.
What was Assyria’s transformative effect on the Jewish people?
The Jewish people were left with Judah, Benjamin, and Levi.
What was Assyria best known for?
Assyria Was best know for its fearsome army.
Besides for its fearsome army, what was Assyria known for?
Besides for its fearsome army, Assyria was known for Ninveh and its library, spreading Aramaic as a common language throughout the empire, and transmigrating people to control new areas.
What relationship did Assyria have with Judah?
Judah and Assyria had a tributary relationship.
Who was the king of Assyria?
Sennacherib was the king of Assyria.