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What is the main reason the Assyrians became skilled warriors?
What is the main reason the Assyrians became skilled warriors?
Why were the Assyrians able to build a huge empire?
Why were the Assyrians able to build a huge empire?
What made Cyrus II be known as Cyrus the Great?
What made Cyrus II be known as Cyrus the Great?
How did Cyrus II differ from Nebuchadnezzar II in terms of ruling style?
How did Cyrus II differ from Nebuchadnezzar II in terms of ruling style?
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What happened to the Kingdom of Israel after King Solomon's death?
What happened to the Kingdom of Israel after King Solomon's death?
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How did Cyrus II contribute to the end of the Babylonian Captivity?
How did Cyrus II contribute to the end of the Babylonian Captivity?
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How did Cyrus attract more people to join the Persian army?
How did Cyrus attract more people to join the Persian army?
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Where was the city of Jerusalem located?
Where was the city of Jerusalem located?
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What was a major source of wealth for New Babylonia?
What was a major source of wealth for New Babylonia?
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Who took over the city of New Babylon?
Who took over the city of New Babylon?
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What happened to the kingdoms of Israel and Judah in 722 BCE?
What happened to the kingdoms of Israel and Judah in 722 BCE?
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Where was the civilization of Persia located?
Where was the civilization of Persia located?
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What did Cambyses II want to achieve in Egypt?
What did Cambyses II want to achieve in Egypt?
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What system was used to govern the conquered territories in the Persian Empire?
What system was used to govern the conquered territories in the Persian Empire?
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Who succeeded Darius I as the king of the Persian Empire?
Who succeeded Darius I as the king of the Persian Empire?
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What was the response of Darius I to the revolt of the cities in what is now Turkey?
What was the response of Darius I to the revolt of the cities in what is now Turkey?
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What did the Persian Empire allow the conquered territories to keep?
What did the Persian Empire allow the conquered territories to keep?
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What was the approximate number of soldiers Xerxes I led in his invasion of Greece?
What was the approximate number of soldiers Xerxes I led in his invasion of Greece?
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