History: The Assyrians Flashcards
1
Q
Mitanni Kingdom
A
The kingdom that introduced trained horses and chariots to Mesopotamia
2
Q
Standing army
A
Soldiers who choose the army as a career; when they are not fighting they train
3
Q
Citizen-soldier
A
a soldier who returns home after fighting and resumes his life
4
Q
tribute
A
a payment fee when people were conquered
5
Q
mercenary
A
a foreign soldier hired by another country to fight in a war
6
Q
The original name of Assyria’s capital was Ur. T or F?
A
False
7
Q
The original name of Assyria’s capital was Ashur. T or F?
A
True
8
Q
The governors sent messages through smoke signals. T or F?
A
False
9
Q
The governors sent messages through messengers on horseback. T or F?
A
True
10
Q
Assyrians weapons are made of copper. T or F?
A
False
11
Q
Assyrians weapons are made of iron. T or F?
A
True
