World Religions
Where did Hinduism and Buddhism start?
India
What continent is China in?
Asia
What continent was the Incan Empire located in?
South America
How many dogs does Ms. Hicken have?
None/zero. (RIP Frannie)
What is 198-131?
67
What religion was Jesus Christ?
Jewish
What invention came from ancient China, was closely guarded or kept secret, and had a famous trade route named after it?
SILK!
What modern country occupies the territory of the Aztec Empire?
Mexico (Guatemala also accepted)
Where was Ms. Hicken living right before moving to Anchorage?
Coldfoot, Alaska
or
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona!!!!
What is the tallest mountain in North America?
Denali!!!
Name the 3 monotheistic world religions.
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
True or false- Laozi was the person who created Confucianism.
False! Confucius created Confucianism.
What religion did the Mughal rulers practice?
Islam
How old is Ms. Hicken turning next month?
40!!!!!!
Who is the current governor of Alaska?
Mike Dunleavy
Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
The Buddha
Name one of the deserts in western China.
Gobi or Taklamakan
Who is the most famous of the Mali Empire kings?
Mansa Musa
True or false- Ms. Hicken is seeing Mac Demarco in London next month.
True!
How old is the United States this year?
250 years old
What is reincarnation?
The belief that you will be reborn in another form after this life- the cycle of rebirth.
Describe the philosophy of Legalism.
A belief that humans needed strict rules, including harsh punishments for incorrect behavior and rewards for correct behavior.
Name the code of conduct followed by the samurai in medieval Japan.
Bushido
Which country has Ms. Hicken NOT been to--- India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, or Bangladesh?
Bangladesh
Name Alaska's two U.S. Senators.
Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan