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

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

Rainbow

100

Gilgamesh and his companion, Enkidu, travel to this mystical place to confront the guardian Humbaba.

Forest of Cedar

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

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

Snake/Serpent

200

This god aids Gilgamesh and Enkidu by sending thirteen winds to weaken Humbaba during their battle.

Shamash

200

Why was Chaerephon, the person who asked The Delphic Oracle if anyone was wiser than Socrates, not at the trial?

He was dead

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

What were the two names of the trees in the Garden of Eden?


The Tree of Life & The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil

300

After Gilgamesh rejects Ishtar's proposal, she sends this celestial creature to punish him and Enkidu.

Bull of Heaven

300

What was the occupation of the first person whom Socrates approached to try to find someone wiser than himself?

A politician


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

God confused the people’s language in order to stop them from doing this.

Completing the Tower of Babel

400

The boatman who helps Gilgamesh to get across the Waters of Death.

Ur-shanabi

400

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

Free Meals in the Prytaneum

400

What is the translation of Lao-Tzu/Laozi

Wise Old Man

400

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

 The guard where Socrates died

500

What is the phrase, repeated at the end of each creation day, emphasizing God’s approval of His work?

 “And God saw that it was good.”

500

How many punting poles did Gilgamesh cut to cross the Waters of Death?

Three hundred

500

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

500

Laozi says a sage leads by virtue, not by relying on these external methods like ___

Laws and Punishments

500

“You opened, oh Shamash, the gates for the herd to go out, to bring folk light you came forth on the land.”

Ninsun

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