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