Assyrians overthrow Damascus
- 1. Who was the ruler of Assyria during the overthrow of Damascus?
A) Nebuchadnezzar II
B) Tiglath-Pileser III
C) Sennacherib
D) Ashurbanipal
- 2. What was the capital of the Assyrian Empire during the overthrow of Damascus?
A) Calah
B) Assur
C) Babylon
D) Nineveh
- 3. Which military strategy did the Assyrians use to conquer Damascus?
A) Cavalry charges
B) Siege warfare
C) Guerrilla warfare
D) Naval blockade
- 4. Who was the king of Damascus at the time of the Assyrian conquest?
A) Rezin
B) Hazael
C) Ben-hadad
D) Ahab
- 5. In which modern-day country is the ancient city of Damascus located?
A) Jordan
B) Turkey
C) Syria
D) Iraq
- 6. Who was the last Assyrian king before the fall of the empire?
A) Nabonidus
B) Ashur-uballit II
C) Belshazzar
D) Nebuchadnezzar II
- 7. Which ancient empire was known for its use of iron weaponry, aiding in military conquests?
A) Assyrians
B) Persians
C) Greeks
D) Romans
- 8. Which city was considered the religious center of the Assyrian Empire?
A) Ashur
B) Nineveh
C) Dur-Sharrukin
D) Calah
- 9. What was the primary language of communication in the Assyrian Empire?
A) Egyptian
B) Sumerian
C) Akkadian
D) Aramaic
- 10. Which Assyrian king succeeded Tiglath-Pileser III and continued expansion into the Levant?
A) Sargon II
B) Shalmaneser V
C) Esarhaddon
D) Tiglath-Pileser I
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