Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia is located in what modern day country?
Iraq
What is the ruler of Egypt called?
A pharaoh
The social structure of India is known as the ________.
caste system
The 12 main gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece are known as the 12 __________.
12 Olympians
What is Ms. Witherow's favorite animal? Bonus points if you know her favorite species of this animal.
Shark, Favorite type of shark is the lantern shark. Because is glows. Like my soul.
Name one of the two other names Mesopotamia was known by.
The Land Between Two Rivers & the Cradle of Civilization
Why is it important for Egyptians to have their body embalmed and placed in a sarcophagus?
To preserve the body in its “perfect form” and help the Egyptian to safely get into the afterlife.
Identify one country that borders India in any direction.
1) Sri Lanka (sort of..)
2) Bangladesh
3) Nepal
4) Bhutan
5) Pakistan
What is the capital of modern day Greece?
Athens
What college and location did Ms. Witherow go to college?
Penn State Harrisburg
Name three of the five achievements Mesopotamia was the first to achieve.
1) the wheel
2) writing
3) farming
4) irrigation
5) cities
Name two recreation/fun achievements the Egyptians invented.
1) bowling
2) gymnastics
3) music
4) board games
What occupations did the Kshatriyas have? Name at least two.
1) Soldier/warrior
2) King/emperor
3) Royalty
4) Politician/government leader
In Ancient Greece, two city-states were notorious for not getting along, ending up having two wars. Name the two city-states.
Athens and Sparta
How old is Ms. Witherow?
22
...if you guessed something like 100 you lose 300 points. I am not an old lady. I don't need Life Alert...yet...
What is the name of the two rivers that Mesopotamia settled by?
Tigris River and Euphrates River
Name three items or services that Egyptians need in order to get into the afterlife.
1) Book of the Dead w/ spells
2) embalming service
3) sarcophagus
4) amulets
5) a pure heart
Name two things that make the Indus Valley civilization so mysterious.
1) Indus Script has not been deciphered
2) Not sure when/how it came to be
3) Not sure what caused its quick downfall/decline
4) Cannot confirm many facts about the culture of the Indus Valley
Name three contributions of Ancient Greece.
Democracy, Socratic method, Percy Jackson, drama, tragedies and comedies, chorus, gilded pillars, fancy marble sculptures, advancements in math and science, new styles of architecture (I could go on...)
What is my dog's name?
Jasmine. She is a jack russel pug. I LOVE HER
List three of the five levels of the social pyramid of Mesopotamia
1) Gods & Goddesses
2) Kings & Nobility
3) Scribes/Priests & Priestesses
4) Merchants/Craftsmen/Laborers
5) Slaves & Peasants
The gods Nut and Geb had four children, which became some of the most important figures in Egyptian mythology. Name all four.
Isis, Osiris, Set/Seth, Nepthys (will also accept Isis's twin)
Name the world’s largest slum, its population, and its size.
Dharavi, population one million, one square mile
Name 9 of the 12 Olympians >:D You could say this question is an olym-pain haha
Zeus, Poseidon, Artemis, Apollo, Hero, Aphrodite, Hephaestus, Athena, Demeter, Hestia (for a short time), Hermes, Ares, Dionysus (he replaced Hestia)
What is so special about Ms. Witherow's birthday? (multiple correct answers to this)
1) I was born on my mom's birthday
2) I was born on my maternal grandparents' anniversary
3) I exist now :D
4) Born prematurely due to Alka Seltzer's heartburn medicine