Mesopotamia & Judaism
What is Judaism's most sacred text?
the TORAH
What is the Hindu belief "what goes around comes around"?
karma
Who were the Olympic games held to honor?
the god ZEUS
What is the holy book of Islam?
a. Holy Bible
b. Qur'an
c. Torah
B. QUR'AN
What is the name of the bacteria that caused the Black Death called?
A. Yersinia Pestis
B. COVID-19
C. Bacteria Fleastis
A. YERSINIA PESTIS
Where do Jewish people go to worship in a group?
a SYNAGOGUE
What major type of weather affects the subcontinent India?
monsoons
What age did boys in Sparta join the military?
age 7-12
What is the Arabic word for god?
A. Allah
B. Jesus
C. Moses
A. ALLAH
What were the holy wars of the Middle Ages called?
A. Spanish Inquisition
B. Crusades
C. French Revolution
B. the CRUSADES
Who led the Hebrews on the Exodus?
MOSES
What happens if you disobey the rules of the caste system?
Reincarnation in a lower caste; become an untouchable
What is the difference between plebeians and patricians?
PLEBEIANS are common citizens PATRICIANS are wealthy citizens
Where do Muslims go to pray in a group? (name of the building)
A. Church
B. Synagogue
C. Mosque
C. mosque
What 2 groups of people did the Spanish Inquisition target?
A. French & English
B. Spanish & Christians
C. Muslims & Jews
C. MUSLIMS & JEWS
Mesopotamia is located between what 2 rivers?
TIGRIS and EUPHRATES
In Buddhism, what path do you have to follow to reach nirvana?
the EIGHTFOLD PATH
What were the 4 Greek city-states that participated in the RMS Greek Olympic day?
CORINTHIANS (Corinth) MEGARIANS (Megara) SPARTANS (Sparta) ATHENIANS (Athens)
What city was the first to accept Muhammed's teachings?
A. Medina
B. Mecca
C. Jerusalem
A. MEDINA
What 2 groups helped spread Christianity through Europe?
A. Monks & Missionaries
B. Christians & Jews
C. Teachers & Doctors
A. MONKS & MISSIONARIES
Name 3 of the 7 civilizations that arose in Mesopotamia.
SUMERIANS, BABYLONIANS, AKKADIANS, CHALDEANS, HITTITES, PHOENICIANS, ASSYRIANS
Name 2 levels of India's caste system
BRAHMIN (priests) KSHATRIYA (warriors/soldiers) VAISYA (craftspeople/merchants/traders) SUDRA (unskilled workers) HARIJANS (untouchables)
Name 2 parts of the 3 parts of ancient Roman government
TRIBUNES /MAGISTRATES/ SENATE
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
A. What their temple is built from
B. The main beliefs of Islam
C. The five holiest cities
B. Main Beliefs- FAITH PRAYER CHARITABLE DONATION FASTING HAJJ
What are the levels of the feudal pyramid from top to bottom?
A. KINGS LORDS KNIGHTS/VASSALS PEASANT & SERFS
B. SERFS, KINGS, KNIGHTS, LORDS
C. KNIGHTS, LORDS, KINGS, PEASANTS
A. KINGS LORDS KNIGHTS/VASSALS PEASANT & SERFS