Question

What does the textbook identify as a key feature of the Neo-Assyrian empire's successful administrative techniques?

Answer 1

Answer: The Assyrian Empire, after rigid military campaigns, began to improve the efficiency of the administrative system.

Explanation:

The Assyrian Empire is a well-known empire that expanded its borders on brutal conquests of war. After the impressive territorial expansion, they began to improve the efficiency of the state apparatus.During Sargon II, the empire experienced the most significant territorial expansion. Still, Sargon II remained remembered as a person who worked intensively on the legislation of the empire, and the wealth of the empire at its time was at its peak.

The strength of the Assyrian Empire (considered the first empire in history) lies in the fact that power was in the hands of the King, who was the direct commander of the military forces, and that the offensive conquering policy of the kings contributed to the expansion of the borders of the empire. The efficiency of the administrative apparatus is also evidenced by the fact that the King's policy was to collect taxes from subjugated peoples, which further filled the state treasury.

Answer 2

Answer:

Effective and efficient military prowress with power centered at the center with the king as the ruller

Explanation:

The Neo-Assyrian Empire was dated back to the 911 to 609 BC during which period that was known as the iron age because of their military prowess. The main language they speak in Aramaic. This form of government was known to have a solid social form of hierarchy with the King as the overall supreme head who he is seen as the representative of their god known as Ashur.

The major characteristics of the empire are the highest and well-coordinated professional military force which was so brutal to the subjects.

NOTE!!! The system was also known for Exploitation and expanding their territory through there brutal military force to the gains of the kingship at the center of the state.