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Assyrian Empire

Meet the Assyrian Empire, a powerful ancient kingdom with fierce armies, grand cities, and mighty kings. Explore its story, then test what you remember.

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Fascinating Fact:

Assyrian kings were seen as very powerful, and they claimed that the gods had chosen them to rule and to lead in war.

In KS2 History, you learn how the Assyrian Empire grew in Mesopotamia. Pupils explore its strong rulers, organised armies, rich cities, and how this empire controlled many lands across the ancient Near East.

Key Terms

Empire: A large group of lands and peoples ruled by one leader or government.
Province: A region controlled by a larger empire and managed by local officials or governors.
Tribute: Goods, money, or gifts that weaker rulers send to a stronger ruler to show loyalty and obedience.

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What was the Assyrian Empire in KS2 History?

The Assyrian Empire was a powerful ancient empire based in Mesopotamia. In KS2 History it is studied as an example of how early rulers used armies, laws, and cities to control many lands.

Where was the Assyrian Empire located on a map?

The Assyrian Empire was centred near the Tigris River in Mesopotamia, in parts of modern Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. From there it expanded to rule nearby regions.

Why were Assyrian kings considered powerful rulers?

Assyrian kings were considered powerful because they led large armies, ordered huge building projects, set laws and taxes, and controlled long-distance trade routes across their empire.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Where did the Assyrians live?

Mesopotamia

Egypt

Rome

Africa

Mesopotamia was in the modern country of Iraq

2 .

When was the Assyrian Empire around?

3000 - 2600 BCE

2100 - 1612 BCE

1100 - 612 BCE

612 - 1100 CE

The Assyrian Empire lasted until the fall of Nineveh in 612 BC

3 .

Which city did the Assyrians flatten then rebuild?

Babylon

Alexandria

Rome

In 689 BC Babylon was destroyed by King Sennacherib of Assyria. His son and successor Esarhaddon rebuilt the city

4 .

Who was the god the Assyrians thought they had upset after conquering Babylon?

Anzu

Nanna

Ugallu

Marduck

They rebuilt Babylon to please Marduck even though no one lived there

5 .

Where did Sennacherib build his palace?

Nineveh

Nimrud

Knossos

Babylon

The palace was huge and could fit 20 football pitches inside!

6 .

What did kings in the East and West of Mesopotamia have to do to keep the Assyrian kings from conquering them?

Build a palace

Pay tribute

Give them their daughter

Throw a party

The Assyrians were undefeated in battle so many kings feared them

7 .

What was found in the Library of Nineveh?

30,000 books

30,000 stone tablets

30,000 scrolls

Nothing

The Assyrians wrote on stone tablets as paper had not yet been invented

8 .

What did many stone reliefs depict?

Everyday life

Battles

Gods

Craftsmen

The Assyrians liked to record their victories in stone reliefs

9 .

What did the Assyrians share with the Sumerians?

Language

Currency

Lifestyle

Religion

Ashur was the main god of both the Assyrians and the Sumerians

10 .

Who eventually conquered the Assyrian Empire?

Romans

Greeks

Persians

Babylonians

The Battle of Ninevah led to the destruction of the Assyrian Empire

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