What were the major achievements of ancient Near Eastern empires, such as those of the Hittites, Assyrians, and Babylonians? Which achievements do you think were most important for the development of future civilizations, and why?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. Developments related to iron and metallurgy
2. The influence of the Aramaic language
3. Administrative policies the Assyrians and Babylonians used to organize large states
4. A statement of which technological, social, or cultural developments were the most important contributions of ancient Near Eastern empires, with reasons why
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