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The Assyrian Empire

The Assyrian Empire. ( 934-612 BCE) North of Babylon on the Tigris river Became fierce warriors fighting off invaders. All of Assyrian culture was orientated towards war. Assyrian warriors were brutal. New technology of making iron weapons and tools, much stronger.

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The Assyrian Empire

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  1. The Assyrian Empire

  2. (934-612 BCE) North of Babylon on the Tigris river Became fierce warriors fighting off invaders. All of Assyrian culture was orientated towards war. Assyrian warriors were brutal. New technology of making iron weapons and tools, much stronger. Assyrians had the world’s first cavalry (warriors on horses.)

  3. Nineveh was the capital. Had a library with cunieform text; 20,000 still survive. Unlike Sargon and the Akkadians, which allowed Sumerian culture to exist throughout his empire. The Assyrians forced the conquered to become their subjects. Empire lasted less than 300 years. Their brutality led to their demise because the population was angry and the army was stretched too thin.

  4. Neo-Babylonians (604 BCE) Nebuchadnezzar became king of Babylon. Not a tolerant leader. Went to Jerusalem destroyed their temple and made them go to Babylon as slaves. Built the “Hanging Gardens of Babylon.”

  5. Persian Empire 539 BCE

  6. -Persians came from modern day Iran -Quickly conquered all of Mesopotamia -King Cyrus conquered Babylon (539 BCE) with the help of his standing army (a permanent army of professional soldiers.) -King Cyrus treated conquered people well. Allowed them to keep customs and religion -Allowed Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild their temple.

  7. -Darius the Great was an enlightened leader. Didn’t oppress subjects treated them with respect. Created multi-cultural capital city of Persepolis. -Persians developed a new type of political structure. They centralized power and demanded tribute (payment made from people they conquered.) -Created a common currency (gold coins with Darius’s image.) -Built a 1500 mile long Great Royal Roadwhich increased trade and wealth.

  8. Persian Religion and Government • Persian religion and political power were intertwined. • Persian religion was Zoroastrianism, two competing forces that represented good and evil. They worshipped the good force. This religion is still around parts of India and Iran. King expected to rule according to Zoroastrianism’s values. Leader distinguishes between right and wrong. • Persian culture reflected multi-cultural empire. Combined all of the different cultures. Evident in architecture especially in Persepolis. Relief and carvings focused on many different people.

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