Tyler's Topics
Ancient Hebrews
Persia
Assyrians
Neo-Babylonians
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In Monster's Inc, there is nothing more deadly or toxic than what?

What is a human child?


100

Religion: The Ancient Hebrews were the first people to have a religion where there is only one god. What do we call that?

What is Monotheism

100

This Ruler united the tribes thru marriage and was known for his religious tolerance.

Who was Cyrus?

100
Why were the Assyrians considered "ruthless"

The Assyrians were feared for their military might and their cruelty. 

100
Who was the leader of the Neo-Babylonians?
Nebuchadnezzar
200

Great Scott! and "This is pretty heavy, Doc!" Are the quotes by two main characters in this movie, one of Tyler's favorites.

What is Back to the Future.

200

Government: What is the name of the Jewish/Hebrew leader and prophet that led them out of slavery in Egypt?

What is Moses

200

The religion of the Persians, whose god was Ahuramazda.

What was Zoroastrianism?

200
What were the two inventions Assyrians created to attack cities?
1. Battering Arms

2. Siege Towers

200
What did Nebuchadnezzar build around his capital city to keep it safe?
Two walls and a moat
300

What kind of turtle can't retract into its shell?

What is a sea turtle?

300

Writing: What is the name of the type of writing that Hebrews used? (Hint: ___________ Writing)

What is Hebrew Writing

300

The Persians lost this war against the Greeks

What is the Persian War

300
How did Assyrians keep their warlike reputation?
Telling stories of their cruelty
300
Nebuchadnezzar wanted to bring back the splendor of the first Babylonian empire so he built the cities largest ___________
Ziggurat
400

What is the only sport to be played on the moon?

What is golf

400

Culture: Hebrews learned how to behave and the idea of right and wrong through what? (Hint: E______ T_________)

What is Ethical Teaching

400

Darius I built this to hasten communications between the provinces

What is the Royal Road?

400
Why did Assyrians have such great palaces?

The Assyrians believed that kings were special beings

400
What does Neo mean?
New
500

Silly Rabbit ,_____ are for kids

What is/are Trix

500

Social Classes: What was at the center of the Hebrew tribal structure?

What is The Family

500

It was the ceremonial Capital City

What is Persepolis?

500
The Assyrians built a system of canals that brought drinking water from far away places into the cities called?
Aqueducts
500
The Babylonians made advances in math and astronomy by creating what?
the Sundial
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