Story of Ali Baba
Characters & Motivations
Vocabulary
Pop Culture
The Big Challenge
200

What does Ali Baba do for a living?

woodcutter

200

Who is Morgiana?

(Bonus: double points) 

Ali Baba’s smart and brave servant.

200

What does "wealth" mean?

Having a large amount of money, treasure, or valuable things.

200

What is a famous modern story or movie where someone finds hidden treasure?

Pirates of the Caribbean, Aladdin, National Treasure, Indiana Jones, Uncharted

200

What do all these have in common?

  • The Mona Lisa painting
  • A pirate’s treasure map
  • Bitcoin

(Bonus: double points)

They are all things people hunt for because they are rare and valuable!

400

How does Ali Baba discover the cave?

(Bonus: double points)

He sees the thieves using a magic phrase to enter.

400

What trait causes Cassim’s downfall?

greed

400

What does "plunder" mean?

To steal goods, often by force.

400

In video games, which popular game involves characters hunting for treasure or valuable loot?

Fortnite, Minecraft, Assassin’s Creed, Uncharted

400

Which famous superhero or movie character has a story similar to Ali Baba?
A) Batman
B) Spider-Man
C) Indiana Jones
D) Sherlock Holmes

C) Indiana Jones (Both explore hidden treasures and face dangerous enemies!)

600

What happens when Cassim tries to take treasure from the cave?

He forgets the magic words and gets trapped.

600

How does Morgiana prove she is loyal?

She protects Ali Baba by killing the thieves.

600

What does "cunning" mean? 

(Bonus: double points)

Being smart in a tricky or sneaky way.

600

Many superhero movies show characters struggling with greed. Which Marvel Avengers villain is most like Cassim?

Thanos (obsessed with power), Loki (trickster)

600

"Find the Connection" – What do these have in common? 

  • Lottery winners who lose all their money.
  • Sports stars gets huge contract, but starts playing poorly.
  • A character in a movie who betrays his best friend for money.

They all show that greed can lead to downfall.

800

How does Morgiana defeat the forty thieves?

She pours hot oil into their hiding pots.

800

Why does the thief captain disguise himself as an oil merchant?

To trick Ali Baba in an attempt to kill him.

800

What does "secluded" mean?

Hidden or far away from people.

800

If you had unlimited gold, what’s the smartest thing to do with it: 

A) Spend it all
B) Hide it in a cave
C) Invest it wisely
D) Brag about it on social media

C) Invest it wisely

800

What is the biggest life lesson you can take from Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves?

Greed leads to downfall, intelligence and loyalty are valuable, and being too trusting can be dangerous.

1000

Why does the captain of the thieves disguise himself as a merchant?

To sneak into Ali Baba’s house and take revenge.

1000

What does Ali Baba learn from Morgiana?

Cleverness and loyalty are more valuable than gold.

1000

What does "vengeance" mean?

The desire to take revenge.

1000

In real life, what happens to people who become too greedy with money or power?

They often lose everything, get into trouble, or face consequences (historical examples, celebrities, etc.).

1000

In a modern version of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, how would the story change if it happened today?

Instead of gold, the thieves might steal digital currency or valuable data. Morgiana might outsmart them using technology instead of oil.

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