Cosmic Connections
Dynastic Dynamos
Another Baby?
3rd Time's a Charm
Potpourri
100
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam can be traced back to this father of monotheism
Abraham
100
This is the name of the concept that describes the constant rising and falling of dynasties throughout China's history
the dynastic cycle
100
This philosophy fueled the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Age of Discovery because it prompted people to think about making the most of this life on Earth
Humanism
100
This group believes that the caliph should be chosen from among Mohammed's descendents
Shiites or Shia
100
Renaissance technique that revolutionized artwork and the production of accurate maps. It is called perspective ___________.
geometry
200
Hindu & Buddhist concept of heaven
Enlightenment (OR "moksha" and nirvana")
200
This is a system of organizing and carrying out the day-to-day work of the government - there would be several different departments in the government, each with its own responsibilities. In ancient China there were exams to climb the ranks in this ________.
bureaucracy
200
This technology allowed Martin Luther's ideas and the Reformation to spread like wildfire
the printing press
200
The First Pillar of the Islamic faith
There is one God, and Mohammed is his prophet
200
Put these events in order:
a)The Roman Empire ruled much of Europe, northern Africa, and the holy land
b)Luther wrote the 95 Theses
c)The Crusades and Black Plague occurred
d)The Middle Ages in Europe began
e)The Renaissance began
a, d, c, e, b
300
This was the source of Chinese rulers' authority - the dynasties often lost it.
Mandate of Heaven
300
This was the dominant philosophy of the Chinese golden age
Confucianism
300
Martin Luther criticized the Catholic Church's sale of these "letters" because they were corrupting the faith Christian faith
indulgences
300
This structure in this city exemplifies the geometric features common to Islamic art and architecture
2 answers are required:
Dome of the Rock and Jerusalem
300
Muslims developed early forms of the hospital, quarantined patients, and even did surgery on cataracts as part of their fulfillment of this pillar:
Alms or "Zakat"
400
This is the name for the Jewish holy text: give the Jewish name and the Christian name for this text
both answers are required:
Torah and Old Testament
400
Confucian idea that one should be devoted to one's parents
Filial Piety
400
This "Renaissance Man" painted the Last Supper and designed plans for a primitive tank and helicopter:
Leonardo daVinci
400
Mohammed was from this city, which is in this modern-day country:
2 answers are required:
Mecca & Saudi Arabia
400
Due to Climate Change, Earth's temperature is rising which is leading to sea level rise. This has caused communities to build infrastructure, such as sea walls, to prevent flooding.
Which Theme of Geography applies here?
Human-Environment Interaction
500
This Path is the Buddhist approach to the Middle Way
8-fold Path
500
China's government had a civil service system whereby workers could take a series of exams to gain more prestigious positions. This social system that promotes those who are "most able" citizens in the hierarchy is called a:
meritocracy
500
This is the term for a branch or division of a religion:
a sect
500
Mohammed is believed to have ascended to heaven to speak with God in this city. Jesus held the Last Supper here. Abraham is believed to have nearly sacrificed his son here.
Jerusalem
500
Footbinding helped to reinforce this social system in China
a patriarchy
600
One might argue that the Christian Trinity is similar to this Hindu term for the ultimate god or the ultimate reality:
acceptable answers:
Brahman, OR Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahma, OR "monism"
600
In Tang and Song China, merchants often made their own decisions about what prices to charge for their products. This type of economic system is called:
Capitalism OR Free market OR Market economy
600
Martin Luther criticized the Catholic Church's corruption in a famous documented called:
the 95 Theses
600
This was the term for Mohammed's flight from Mecca to Medina when his life was in danger. This event marks year 1 of the Muslim calendar
Hijrah or Hegira
600
Arabic word for "struggle" - mainly the struggle to live by God's teachings and also to defend Islam against those that attack it
Jihad