Ancient Civilizations
This king of Babylon is famous for creating one of the earliest and most complete written legal codes, which operated on the principle of "an eye for an eye".
Hammurabi (Hammurabi's Code)
This belief system emphasizes harmony with nature and the flow of the universe through dual, opposing forces, often represented by the symbol of light and dark.
Yin & Yang
This system organizes Hindu society into rigid social groups based on birth, and while officially outlawed in modern India, it still influences social interactions.
The Caste System
This is the name for the spiritual leader or teacher who leads a Jewish congregation in prayer and offers religious guidance.
Rabbi
In Hinduism, this ultimate, all-pervading spirit is the supreme cosmic consciousness that many gods and goddesses represent aspects of.
Brahman
This system of writing, characterized by wedge-shaped marks made on clay tablets, is one of the earliest known writing systems, first developed by the Sumerians.
Cuneiform
The three major monotheistic religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - are collectively referred to as this type of religion because they all trace their origins to the same prophet.
Abrahamic Religions
In both Hinduism and Buddhism, this refers to the continuous cycle of birth, life, death, and rebirth.
Samsara
This term refers to a savior or a deliverer, a figure central to both Jewish and Christian beliefs, though understood differently in each religion.
Messiah
This ancient wall in the Old City of Jerusalem is a remnant of the Second Temple and is considered the holiest site in the world for Jewish people, who gather there to pray.
The Western Wall
2 parts: This dynasty was the second in ancient China and the first with written records, known for its bronze work, oracle bones, and _________, which is the concept of a ruler's right to govern coming from divine approval.
Shang China; Mandate of Heaven
This method of teaching, named after a philosopher, uses a series of questions to help students discover the answer themselves, forcing them to examine their own beliefs and logic.
Socratic Method
These four collections of hymns, prayers, and rituals are the oldest and most sacred texts of Hinduism.
The Vedas
In Christianity, this doctrine states that God is one divine being who exists as three co-eternal persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Trinity
This is the holy book of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the direct word of God as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
Qur'an
2 parts: This early time period in pre-history is defined by the development of agriculture, the domestication of animals, and a shift from nomadic hunting and gathering to settled communities. The earliest ancestors of humans are known as these.
Neolithic Society; Hominids
This concept emphasizes respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors, and was a core principle taught by the Chinese philosopher Confucius.
Filial Piety
2 parts: In the religion of _______, this term refers to an individual's moral duty or righteous path in life, which is tied to their position in society and determines their fate in the next life.
Hinduism; Dharma
The first five books of the Hebrew Bible are known by this name, which contains the fundamental laws and stories of Judaism.
The Torah
Located in Jerusalem, this sacred structure is an Islamic shrine built over the rock where Muslims believe Muhammad ascended to heaven, and where Jews believe Abraham prepared to sacrifice Isaac.
Dome of the Rock
2 parts: This ancient civilization between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers is known as the "Cradle of Civilization" and is home to early city-states like Sumer and Babylon. It is also where large, step-pyramid temples called _________ were built.
Mesopotamia; Ziggurats
3 parts: These three influential thinkers founded major Chinese philosophies: Confucianism, Daoism, & Legalism. Who are the 3 and which did they create?
Confucius; Laotzi; Hanfietzi
2 parts: This religion, founded by Siddhartha Gautama, centers on principles such as the _________ to achieve enlightenment and end suffering.
Buddhism; 4 Noble Truths
In Judaism, this is the name for the sacred agreement or promise between God and the Jewish people, established with Abraham.
The Covenant
RESERVED FOR THE END- If you get the correct answer, you get all 500 points. If your guess is the closest, you get half of the points:
What year did Hammurabi die?
1750 BC