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uncovering it in the nineteenth century. Thus, as the Babylonian Empire ascended, Assyria dropped off
the pages of history.

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The Assyrian Empire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT57dnlo-Tw

Let’s Practice…

1. What was the capital of the Assyrian empire?

2. Why does this capital play a significant role in Biblical history?

3. List three of the contributions of the Assyrians to all mankind:

4. Describe the lives of the people who lived in the capital city:

5. Describe how the military of Assyria treated those it conquered:

6. What was the name of the prophet who spoke against this city, foretelling its destruction?

7. What was the name of the goddess that the Assyrians worshipped, and what did she represent?

8-9. Describe two ways that the empire of Assyria validates the Scriptures that a nation will “reap what
it sows”.

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