Curated OER
The Assyrian Civilization
In this history worksheet, students find the words in the puzzle related to the civilizations of Assyria. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
Curated OER
Lesson Plan: What We Value
How have values changed? How does our society influence our choices? Two great questions lead this discussion about food production, history, and cause-and-effect relationships. Pupils analyze a limestone relief from Assyria, research...
San Antonio Independent School District
Ancient Civilizations
Here is a fantastic set of graphic organizers to accompany your study of civilizations such as ancient Egypt, Sumer, Assyria, and Persia.
Curated OER
Civilization in Ancient Mesopotamia
In this ancient Mesopotamia worksheet, students respond to 29 short answer and fill in the blank questions about the ancient civilization.
Curated OER
Ancient Civilizations: Mesopotamia
Students read about the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia. They investigate the art, culture, and history, and read an overview about the gods and goddesses.
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: Assyria
Bible Tutor offers a brief description of the location and history of Assyria. Inlcudes image and map.
University of Chicago
University of Chicago: Assyria
Resource provides a collection of art from Assyria with links to see examples and descriptions of ancient Assyrian art.
Other
All Empires: Assyria
A wonderful article giving a history of the Assyrian Empire can be found here. Read about the beginnings of the empire, the many rulers and their contributions, their many military conquests, warfare, and the decline of the empire.
The British Museum
British Museum: Mesopotamia: Palaces of Assyria: Palace Without a Rival
This virtual exhibition describes the stages in the construction of Sennacherib's Palace Without a Rival and the surrounding gardens, with quotes from Sennacherib accompanying the text. Click on highlighted words for pop-up definitions,...
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Learning Sites: Southwest Palace Nineveh, Ancient Assyria (Modern Iraq)
Provides a good description of the layout and interior of Sennacherib's Southwest Palace, also known as the Palace Without Rival. Hover over each image for an expanded view.
Other
Aina: A Brief History of Assyrians: Geography
This is a brief article describing the geography of Assyria and its extent across the Middle East. Click on the word Assyria to take you to a map the region.
Other
Iran Before the Iranians
A description of Persia before it as known as Iran, focusing on its tribes and history.
Other
Zion Friedheim Lutheran Church: Isaiah Bible Study
Provides detailed commentary on Isaiah. Also provides Biblical references and background study of the historical times of Isaiah.
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Stony Brook University: Sennacherib's Palace Without Rival at Nineveh
This book by John Malcolm Russell, a professor at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, was published in 1991. Written from the perspective of an art historian, he presents his ideas about the function of the Palace without Rival by...
Other
Habakkuk: The Just Shall Live by Faith
This is a commentary on the Book of the prophet Habakkuk from the Hebrew Scriptures.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Assyrians
Ancient Assyrians were inhabitants of one the world's earliest civilizations, Mesopotamia, which began to emerge around 3500 B . C . The Assyrians invented the world's first written language and the 360-degree circle, established...
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The British Museum: Mesopotamia
This beautifully crafted site on Mesopotamia has selected information on Assyrian palaces and warfare, Babylonian astronomers, trade and transport and Sumer, Royal Tombs of Ur and Ziggurats.
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Moeller Haus: The Interaction of Assyrian Kings With Israel and Judah
The author takes verses from the Bible and uses them to describe Assyrian interaction with Judah and Israel in and around 730 BC.
Christian Classics Ethereal Library
World Wide Study Bible: Zephaniah
This resource contains an entire lesson on the Prophet Zephaniah including scripture, commentary, sermons, and article references.
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: Babylonia
This Bible Tutor site briefly describes the Babylonia and the Babylonian Exile. Includes image, map, and hyperlinked terms.
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: Zephaniah
This Bible Tutor site contains a brief description of the prophet Zephaniah and his teachings.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Campaign of Sennacherib
This Fordham University page is a short description given by Sennacherib about how he attacked a city. There are also Bible verses quoted about the same attack.
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Old Testament History: Assyrian Dominance
This is a history of the Isrealites, but it is about "Assyrian dominance." It goes through each Isrealite king and describes his interactions with the Assyrians. It explains how the Assyrians gained control and dealt with rebellions....
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