Ancient China
How do oracle bones provide evidence of Shang political power?
They show kings controlled religion, decision-making, and communication with ancestors
How does Legalism’s view of human nature differ from Confucianism’s?
Legalism sees people as selfish; Confucianism believes people can improve
Which country is often said to have started the tradition of the Christmas tree?
Germany
What country gets the most annual sunlight a year?
Egypt
What was Zeus' father's name in Greek Mythology?
Cronus
Why was the Qin Dynasty historically important despite its short length?
It created systems later dynasties continued using
"Rise early, study, love your mother and father, and show absolute loyalty."
What philosophy is this?
Confucianism
What country is known for hiding brooms under staircases on Christmas Eve?
Norway
What is the deepest ocean in the world?
The Pacific
What element has the atomic number 79?
Gold
How did Qin Shi Huang’s reforms strengthen central government control?
Standardized writing, currency, laws, and measurements
"The Nameless is the beginning of Heaven and Earth; While the named is the mother of Ten Thousand Things. In the state of eternal non-being, we see the depth of all."
Which philosophy is this?
Daoism
What evergreen plant is traditionally kissed under at Christmas?
Mistletoe
What is the capital of Mongolia?
Ulaanbatar
What mathematical symbol represents “approximately”?
Tilde
What political weakness eventually led to the fall of the Zhou Dynasty?
The regional power of various feudal lords usurped the power of the king.
"He who stands on tiptoe cannot stand firm. He who strides cannot walk far. He who displays himself cannot shine forth."
What philosophy is this?
Daoism
What ancient people celebrated Yule, influencing Christmas traditions?
Yule
What is the highest mountain in Africa?
Kilimanjaro
What branch of science studies weather?
Meteorology
Which dynasty made Chinese civilization more unified: Qin or Han, and why?
Han, because it combined stability, ideology, and long-term governance
"Devoid of all, perception is a quality attributed to the blank canvas of reality. Life and death are seen as one whole, where death is the beginning of another chapter of life. Death is the meaning in which the entire of meaning of life is reflected."
What philosophy is this?
Buddhism
How many reindeer did Santa have? AND, name another reindeer other than Rudolph.
8; dancer, dasher, prancer, comet, cupid, donner, blitzen
Which country has the most time zones?
France
What element has the atomic number 106? HINT: Sg
Seaborgium