Assyria and Persia Flashcards
What did the Assyrian Empire include?
It includes Mesopotamia, parts of the Plateus of Iran, sections of Asia Minor, Syria. Israel, and Egypt.
Where was the first new empires formed?
The first of the new empires were formed in Assyria, they were located in the upper Tigris River.
Who were the people who lived in the East?
The Chaldeans and the Medes
What did the Assyrians developed?
They developed an efficient system of communications to administer their empire more efficiently.
What were staging posts?
They were points in town used to relay donkeys or mules in the mountains to carry messages.
What were the Assyrians known for?
They were known for their siege warfare.
What did the Chaldean King Nebuchadnezzar II do for Babylon?
He rebuilt Babylon as the center of his empire and gave it a reputation as one of the great cities of the ancient world.
What was this city famous for?
It was famous for its hanging gardens known as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Who was Cyrus?
He was a powerful Persian who ruled and conquered Babylon. He showed remarkable restraint and wisdom.
Who was Zoroaster?
The prophet of the true religion, and his teaches were recorded in the sacred book of Zoroastrianism.
What is a satrap?
A governor and protector of the kingdom of the Persian Empire.
What were satrapies?
The empire that was divided into 20 provinces.
What did satraps do?
They collected taxes, provided justice, and recruited soldiers.
What does the word remarkable mean?
Worthy or likely to be noticed; being uncommon or extraordinary.
What does the word sought mean?
Made an attempt; tried.
