Founding Myths
In Genesis, which city does God call Abram to leave?
Ur of the Chaldeans
This is the couple at whose wedding Discord leaves her infamous apple.
Thetis and Peleus, Achilles' parents
During the Persian Wars, which battle was fought first: Marathon or Thermopylae?
Marathon
This Greek city-state surrendered in 404 BC, ending the Peloponnesian War.
Athens
This lawyer defends Tom Robinson in a racially charged trial in Maycomb.
Atticus Finch
In Enuma Elish, what material does Marduk use to fashion the heavens and earth?
Tiamat's body
In Homer’s Iliad, which warrior wounds Aphrodite during battle?
Diomedes
Which two Persian emperors invaded Greece?
This Persian ruler allowed exiled Jews to return and rebuild their temple
Cyrus the Great
This wise Greek tutor helps shape Orual’s understanding of philosophy and reason.
The Fox
What does God say to warn Cain?
"Sin is crouching at your door"
In the Odyssey, what disguise does Athena give Odysseus when he first arrives home?
An old beggar
In the Persian Wars, which city-state led the naval forces against Persia?
Athens
This Jewish family led a revolt against Seleucid rule, establishing independence in Judea.
The Maccabees
This boy, cousin to the Pevensies, returns to Narnia with Jill Pole.
Eustace Clarence Scrubb
In Hesiod’s Theogony, which great monster is born from Gaia and Tartarus to challenge Zeus?
Typhon
In the Odyssey, who is the first to recognize Odysseus upon his return to Ithaca?
(Argos, his dog)
Which Pre-Socratic philosopher believed that “all things are full of Gods?"
Thales
What is the oldest recorded story?
The Epic of Gilgamesh
This is marsh-dwelling companion who joins Jill and her friend on their quest to find Prince Rilian (Silver Chair)
Puddleglum
Who is Nimrod? Best answer wins.
A mighty hunter of men; founder of Babylon; probably, priest of Marduk.
In the Odyssey, how does Penelope know the gods have sent Telemachus a sign?
He sneezes.
Which Pre-Socratic philosopher(s) believed in atoms as indivisible particles?
Democritus, and Leucippus
This Roman general annexed Judea in 63 BC, bringing it under Roman control.
Pompey
This neighbor leaves gifts in a tree’s knothole for Scout and Jem.
Boo Radley