Western civilization

Using information from the lecture,

1. Describe an approach that the Neo-Assyrians used to force conquered people to become part of their empire
   • Make sure to fully describe this approach; don’t simply list/identify it.
2. Describe an approach the Chaldeans used to force conquered people to become part of their empire
   • Make sure to fully describe this approach; don’t simply say that it was the same as the Neo-Assyrians.
3. Describe an approach the Persians used to conquer other people and establish a successful empire
   • Make sure to fully describe this approach; don’t simply say they were nice.
4. Identify which empire you believe took the most effective approach to conquering people and establishing a successful empire.
   • You must choose one empire (none is not an option), but only choose one.
5. Using specific information and examplesfrom the lecture, fully explain why you think your chosen empire took the most effective approach.
   • Keep in mind that “effective” does not have to mean the “nicest” approach.