ASSYRIA / ACHAEMENID Flashcards
1
Q
Where was Neo-Assyrian empire located?
A
- Upper Mespotamia
- aka city of Assur
2
Q
How did the Neo-Assyrian empire gain wealth?
A
They conducted yearly military rallies which helped them increase in wealth through taxes and tribute.
3
Q
What did the artwork of Neo-Assyrian empire showcase?
A
- Victory from war and slaughter
- high emphasis given to authority of power and hierarchy
4
Q
Orthostat
A
- upright standing stone slab
- artists used to carve basalt and limestone from orthostats to show military successes of the king and his army
5
Q
Bas Relief
A
raised forms of artwork that project slightly from a flat background
6
Q
Where is orthostat present?
A
- throne room of Ashur Nasirpal II
- Gypsum
-195cm
- 883-859 BCE
7
Q
Lamassu
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- hybrid mythological creatures
- human head, eagle wings, lion body
- wise, cunning. magical beasts
- guarded important doorways in Assyrian empire
8
Q
Babylonian Map
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- written in cuneiform
- clay tablet (12x8cm)
- 1st attempt at drawing the known world
- known world: inside circle
unknown world - beyond ocean - Neo- Babylonian period : 6th Century BCE
9
Q
Achaemenid Empire
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- 550-330 BCE
- Final empire in west asian history
- transit empire
10
Q
Persepolis
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- city of persians (greek)
- place of gathering of people of prestige
- ceremonial city
-built on 40ft high platform against hillside
- built alongside mountain
11
Q
Practical use of Persepolis
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- designed as terrace to collect water from mountains for irrigation
12
Q
Apadana
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- ceremonial hall
- colourful interiors
- storage area/ treasury for goods and jewels
13
Q
Carvings of Apadana
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- people holding gifts as they climb stairs
- some people are seen holding hands to signify dignity and respect
- contrast to Neo -Assyrian carvings which have a sense of hierarchy and power
14
Q
Royal Road of Persians
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- had series of pit stops to refresh animal and traveller
- had postal system of carrying messages
