Unlike the phoenicians, the assyrians were
a)farmers who invented irrigation.
b)seafarers who traded with distant lands.
c)conquerors who valued military force.
d)scholars who created the first alphabet.

The Phoenicians were famous sailors, merchants, who may have been dominant in the construction of ships in the ancient world. This certainly contributed to their trade in the Mediterranean, although they went further towards the Atlantic. They invented an alphabet, which made it even easier to trade.

On the other hand, the Assyrians were perhaps best known for their scary army. They were a war society, where the fight was part of life. Since its inception, dating back to 25 centuries BC, there have been tendencies towards the conquest and acquisition of conquered territories. The Assyrian empire spanned the territory of the former Mesopotamia, and consisted of Akaddian, Sumerian, Babylonian culture.

The answer is: C)

council members were chosen randomly, and men could present laws for debate in assembly.

the answer is b for brother