1. Splash Screen

2. The BIG Idea
Competition Among Countries The Assyrians and the Persians established vast empires in the ancient world.
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3. Section 4-Polling Question
Do you agree that it is more important to be able to conquer an enemy than it is to rule an empire?
A. Agree
B. Disagree A B
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4. The Assyrian Empire
The Assyrians ruled with harsh tactics that brought about the fall of their empire.
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5. The Assyrian Empire (cont.)
The Assyrians were a Semitic-speaking people who established an empire in 700 B.C.
Assyrians used iron weapons and a large, well-organized, and disciplined army to conquer others.
A major factor in the army’s success was its ability to use different military tactics.
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6. The Assyrian Empire (cont.)
They could:
wage guerrilla warfare in the mountains
set battles on open ground
lay siege to cities
The Assyrians used terror as an instrument of warfare.
They also required a tribute to be paid
Tribute – payment for protection
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7. Which of the following is not a reason for the success of the Assyrian conquest of other nations?
A. Wealth from the captured trade routes
B. The use of iron weapons
C. A large, disciplined army
D. The army could utilize different military tactics A B C D
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