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Assyria Rises to Power

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The document discusses the rise of the Assyrian Empire in Mesopotamia by 650 BC. It describes how Assyria began in northern Mesopotamia near the Tigris River, with its capital at Nineveh. By 900 BC, Assyria controlled most of Mesopotamia due to its powerful military. The well-organized Assyrian army utilized foot soldiers, archers, cavalry, and chariots in battle. They were also the first to use iron weapons, which they strengthened using new metalworking techniques. Through its strong military and governance, Assyria established a vast empire across the region by 650 BC.

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Assyria Rises to Power City-states fear the cruelty of Invading army
Main Idea Assyria’s military power and well-organized government helped it to build a vast empire in Mesopotamia by 650 BC.
I. Where is Assyria? Assyria began in northern Mesopotamia near the Tigris River
I. Where is Assyria? Assyria began in northern Mesopotamia near the Tigris River Capital city: Nineveh By 900 BCE they controlled most of Mesopotamia
An Empire on the Rise
II. Assyrian Warfare The Assyrian army was strong due to its organization 1. Foot Soldiers – carried spears/swords 2. Archers – shot bows and arrows 3. Cavalry – men who fought from horseback and chariots
III. Iron Weapons Assyrian Army was the first to use iron weapons What is iron? - A soft metal good for tools The Hittites, a neighboring people of Assyria made iron stronger by… Heating iron, hammering it into a shape, then rapidly cooling in water.
Assyrian Weapons
The Siege of Lachish
Assyrian Warfare Activity Directions : Imagine you are a Captain in the Assyrian Army. You just conquered an enemy city-state and are writing a letter home to your family telling them what happened. 1. Using pg 28-29, write a 5-6 sentence letter describing what took place, both during the battle and after. Be as detailed as possible, and ready to share your letter with the class.
Assyria War Letter I would like for you to “pair-share” your work to date on your Assyria War Letter. Provide constructive criticism of one another’s work. Share ideas Remember to always be creative and original!
Backdrops: - These are full sized backdrops, just scale them up! - Can be Copy-Pasted out of Templates for use anywhere! www.animationfactory.com

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Assyria Rises to Power

  • 1. Assyria Rises to Power City-states fear the cruelty of Invading army
  • 2. Main Idea Assyria’s military power and well-organized government helped it to build a vast empire in Mesopotamia by 650 BC.
  • 3. I. Where is Assyria? Assyria began in northern Mesopotamia near the Tigris River
  • 4.
  • 5.
  • 6. I. Where is Assyria? Assyria began in northern Mesopotamia near the Tigris River Capital city: Nineveh By 900 BCE they controlled most of Mesopotamia
  • 7. An Empire on the Rise
  • 8. II. Assyrian Warfare The Assyrian army was strong due to its organization 1. Foot Soldiers – carried spears/swords 2. Archers – shot bows and arrows 3. Cavalry – men who fought from horseback and chariots
  • 9.
  • 10. III. Iron Weapons Assyrian Army was the first to use iron weapons What is iron? - A soft metal good for tools The Hittites, a neighboring people of Assyria made iron stronger by… Heating iron, hammering it into a shape, then rapidly cooling in water.
  • 12. The Siege of Lachish
  • 13. Assyrian Warfare Activity Directions : Imagine you are a Captain in the Assyrian Army. You just conquered an enemy city-state and are writing a letter home to your family telling them what happened. 1. Using pg 28-29, write a 5-6 sentence letter describing what took place, both during the battle and after. Be as detailed as possible, and ready to share your letter with the class.
  • 14. Assyria War Letter I would like for you to “pair-share” your work to date on your Assyria War Letter. Provide constructive criticism of one another’s work. Share ideas Remember to always be creative and original!
  • 15.
  • 16. Backdrops: - These are full sized backdrops, just scale them up! - Can be Copy-Pasted out of Templates for use anywhere! www.animationfactory.com