Tang Dynasty
What was the capital city of the Tang Dynasty, one of the largest cities in the world at the time?
Chang’an
Which dynasty did Empress Wu officially create？
Zhou Dynasty
What is the name of the river that runs through Ancient Egypt and enabled its civilisation to flourish?
The Nile River
What was the purpose of mummification?
To preserve the body for use in the afterlife
What type of religion did the Ancient Egyptians practise?
Polytheism (belief in many gods)
What system did the Tang Dynasty use to select government officials?
Civil service examination system
Before becoming emperor, what role did Wu Zetian hold in the imperial court? There were two.
Concubine to Emperor Taizong, later wife of his son, Emperor Gaozong
Name the three seasons in the Egyptian agricultural calendar
Akhet (flooding), Peret (growth), and Shemu (harvest)
What was the name of the Book that contained all the magic spells to pass through the afterlife?
The Book of the Dead.
Why was the goddess Ma’at important in both religion and daily life?
She represented truth, balance, and order, which the pharaoh had to uphold
What major trade route passed through Tang China, connecting it to Europe and the Middle East?
The Silk Road
What strategies did Empress Wu use to gain and maintain power?
Formed alliances with scholars, used secret police, promoted Buddhism, removed rivals
What was the role of a scribe in Ancient Egyptian society?
To record information, including taxes, laws, and religious texts
What did the Weighing of the Heart ceremony determine in the afterlife?
Whether the soul was pure and worthy to enter the Field of Reeds
Why was the god Osiris so important in Egyptian religion?
He was the god of the afterlife and judge of the dead
What native Chinese philosophy remained influential in government and education?
Confucianism
What religion did Empress Wu promote to support her legitimacy as ruler and why?
She supported the idea that the Maitreya Buddha (a future saviour) could be reborn as a female, and she used Buddhist texts to present herself as a divinely chosen ruler.
Who was the famous pharaoh whose tomb was discovered mostly untouched in 1922?
Tutankhamun
Why were shabti (or ushabti) figurines placed in tombs?
To serve the deceased in the afterlife by doing labour on their behalf
Who was the god of mummification?
Anubis
Name two goods or ideas that came into China via the Silk Road during the Tang Dynasty.
Spices, glassware, Buddhism, music, or new foods
What controversial tactics did Empress Wu reportedly use to remove her political rivals?
She used secret police, exile, execution, and possibly false accusations
Who was the powerful female pharaoh who expanded trade and built impressive temples?
Hatshepsut
What is the name of the perfect afterlife in Egyptian belief?
Field of Reeds
What bird is linked to the soul (ba) in art?
Falcon