Quiz for Evaluating the Evidence 2.3: Assyrians Besiege a City

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Correct. The answer is b. The Assyrians were the first Near Eastern people to use siege machinery and techniques.
Incorrect. The answer is b. The Assyrians were the first Near Eastern people to use siege machinery and techniques.
1. What Assyrian innovation is portrayed in the image of Assyrians besieging Lachish?

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Correct. The answer is d. As the image suggests, Assyria’s opponents often were overwhelmed by the sheer number of soldiers arrayed against them.
Incorrect. The answer is d. As the image suggests, Assyria’s opponents often were overwhelmed by the sheer number of soldiers arrayed against them.
2. In addition to the siege towers shown in the image of Assyrians besieging Lachish, which of the following contributed to Assyria’s military might?