Why Did the Assyrians Develop a Fierce Warrior Society

Multiple Choice

Why did the Assyrians develop a fierce warrior society?

A) They were a nomadic people who had been driven out of central Asia and who desperately sought greater security.
B) They lived in an open, exposed land in northern Mesopotamia that had been subjected to frequent attacks from the north, east, and south.
C) Their religious system placed a singular importance on acts of military bravery and strength to secure the gods' favor.
D) They developed extensive trade networks that could only be supported by creating a fearsome reputation.