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1. EXPLAIN the direct effect of the Ten Commandments on the everyday life of Hebrew society. 2. IDENTIFY the causes of the rise and fall of the Assyrians. 3. Are there any similarities to the rise of the United States as a world leader? Are there similarities that might lead to the demise of the power of the United States? Moses, the Hebrew leader, introduced the Ten Commandments as a summary of God's laws. These Commandments, moral and religious rules, were set in place to provide a standard of behavior and interactions. These are laws that Hebrews must obey. The Hebrew society was to follow these laws and prohibited murder, dishonesty, thieving, and others. However, these Commandments emphasized the importance worship of only one God and taking a day to rest and worship (Sabbath). These Commandments also helped maintain the social order of the Hebrew society. The Ten Commandments that we still have today helped shape the Hebrews by implementing the importance of family. The Ten Commandments that we still go by today helped shape the Hebrew community by implementing the importance of family, providing guidance for religious practices, and building a legal system to better their community. Everyone needs to be held to a certain standard to maintain a good relationship with God and among a society/community. The rise of the Assyrians contributed to military strength and an administrative efficiency system. By 700 B.C.E., the Assyrians were at the height of their power. Through years of practice, the Assyrians effectively developed a strong military to help their empire. Under Shalmaneser III, the Assyrians became well organized and disciplined, allowing them to use other military tactics that contributed to their rise. However, they began to fall because of conflicts among the Assyrians and outside threats. After Ashurbanipal's death, that is when the Assyrians

degenerated. For example, in the brutal attack on the city of Babylon, they and other empires like Medes posed external threats to the Assyrians. Weak leaders and corruption also contributed to the fall of the Assyrians. Though very different, the United States and the Assyrians share some similarities. One included military power. The United States established authority after WWII, while the Assyrians created a strong empire. They both also left behind cultural influence. For example, the United States is known for its music, film, and style. The Assyrians were remembered for their art, literature, and architecture. Similarities between the United States and the Assyrians that would lead to the demise of their power would be overdevelopment, internal rebellions, and pushback of people. The United States was involved in many military interventions, which strained its resources and diminished its power. The Assyrians had an aggressive expansion policy, leading to their downfall. Moving on to conflicts within an empire or country, the Assyrians faced dissent from seizing territories. These actions played a central role in the decline of their empire. The United States similarly experienced something similar, such as the Civil War, which weakened the country. Lastly, both also faced a backlash from the people. Because of their brutal tactics and rules, many people resented the Assyrians. For their foreign policies and unnecessary involvement, the United States faced negative consequences.

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