Acidity is commonly measured using the pH scale. Pure water has a pH of about 7, which is considered neutral. A substance with a pH less than 7 is considered to be acidic, while a substance with a pH greater than 7 is considered to be basic or alkaline. The lower the pH, the more acidic the substance.
History and Identity. Who are the Assyrians? Simply put, the modern-day Assyrians are Semitic people, and the direct descendants of the ancient Assyrian and Babylonian people, including their predecessors the Akkadians and Sumerians, and have a history spanning over 6760 years.
World History/Ancient Civilizations - The Assyrians. 1  The Assyrians were a civilization located near modern Iraq, along the Tigris River. 2  Assyria started around 2000 BC with Semitic barbarians invading the area and establishing the roots for a civilization. 3  By 1076 BC, the Assyrians reached the Mediterranean coast.