Genisis
Epic of Gilgamesh
Trial of Socrates
Daodejing of Laozi
Who Said?
100

What is the name of the man that built an ark in Genesis to survive the great flood?

Noah

100

This man, created by god to humble Gilgamesh, became his closest friend and companion.

Enkidu

100

What type of wisdom does Socrates say he possesses?

Human Wisdom

100

These two complementary forces—one dark, receptive, and feminine; the other bright, active, and masculine, represent the balance and harmony

Ying Yang

100

“Nevertheless, please tell us now, Meletus, how is it you say I corrupt the young?”

Socrates

200

After eating the fruit, Adam and Eve realized they were this.

Naked

200

This woman tamed Enkidu by giving him food, clothing, and slept with him.

Shamhat

200

What “penalty” did Socrates originally propose for himself after being convicted?

Free Meals in the Prytaneum

200

True virtue, according to Laozi, does not seek this

Reward and recognition
200

“You will not die; for God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.”

Serpent

300

In both Genesis and the Epic of Gilgamesh, what animal creates an obstacle to immortality.

Snake/Serpent

300

The only human granted immortality by the gods.

Utnapishtim

300

In “Crito”, Crito visits Socrates to deliver to him the news that something is coming that signals that it is time for Socrates’ execution. What is it that signals that it is time for him to be executed?

The ship from Delos

300

Laozi teaches that by letting go of desire, one can achieve this

Inner peace and harmony

300

“Enkidu, arise, let me take you to the temple Eanna, the dwelling of Anu...”

Shamhat

400

 In Genesis, which brother killed the other out of jealousy?

Cain

400

Gilgamesh and Enkidu defeated this fearsome guardian of the Cedar Forest.

Humbaba

400

Who asked the Delphic Oracle whether anyone was wiser than Socrates?

Chaerephon

400

What is the translation of Lao-Tzu/Laozi

Wise Old Man

400

“Let me harness you a chariot of lapis lazuli and gold, its wheels shall be gold and its horns shall be amber.”

Ishtar

500

After the flood, God made a covenant with Noah symbolized by this.

Rainbow

500

Gilgamesh fails to gain immortality after a serpent steals this object, which had the power to restore youth.

The plant of immortality

500

To whom is Phaedo narrating Socrates’ death scene?

Echecrates

500

The sage rules by virtue rather than by these external means.

Laws and Punishments

500

“...Walk around until your legs feel heavy; then lie down, and it will act of itself.”

Agent of the Eleven

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