River Valley Civs
Name given to the area of land with soil good for farming, the shape of this region has been compared to a breakfast pastry or a waxing/waning moon phase where the moon is less than 50%.
What is Fertile Crescent
Prophet and starting point for all 3 Monotheistic religions that we studied in class.
Who is Abraham.
Both Hinduism and Buddhism originally developed in this region
India
What is the name of Super Mario's brother in the video game Super Mario Bros?
Who is Luigi
Other than Global 9, this is the other class that Mr. Burger teaches at NPHS
What is US History
The written language of the Ancient Egyptians
What is Hieroglyphics
The sacred text in Judaism that becomes the "Old Testament" in Christianity.
What is the Torah
The rigid social structure in India formed under Hinduism is known as what
What is the Caste System
The name for the Manhattan arena where both the Rangers and the Knicks play, which also often hosts artists like Billy Joel
Madison Square Garden
A fan of multiple sports teams, this is Mr. Burger's favorite team by far
Another name for the Yellow River
What is Huang He
The style of execution that the Romans used for their worst criminals- including Jesus
What is crucifixion
The name for the endless cycle of death and rebirth in both Hinduism and Buddhism
Reincarnation
The largest planet in our solar system
What is, Jupiter
The name of the college that Mr. Burger attended
What is, Geneseo
The punishment for putting out the eye or breaking the bone of a freed man under Hammurabi's code.
What is One Gold Mina
Led the Israelites out of Egypt around 2000BCE and was involved in the creation of the Ten Commandments
Who is, Moses
In Confucianism, the name of the virtue of respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors
Filial Piety
What is Bollywood
Named after a popular snack, this is the name of Mr. Burger's cat
What is, Cheeto
Invention from Ancient Egypt that helped people to collect and transfer water from the Nile River
What is Shaduf
One of the 5 pillars of Islam, this is the name of the pillar that involves a pilgrimage to Mecca
What is the Hajj
The list of rules which all Buddhists are required to follow in an effort to end suffering and progress into Nirvana are known as
The Eightfold Path
The neurological disorder that involves falling asleep involuntarily and randomly
What is narcolepsy
What is 0-13