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Which of the following deities were worshipped by the Assyrians?

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Ashur
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Lamassu
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Amon
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Re
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The correct option is B Lamassu
The Assyrian Empire was politically active in Mesopotamia around 1000 BC. The Assyrian kings were the priests of Ashur, the chief deity of Assyria. The Assyrians also worshipped the deity of Lamassu for protection. Amon and Re were Egyptian deities.

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