Early Civilizations
What is a belief in multiple gods?
Polytheism
Who made the Roman Empire Christian?
What did Chinese Emperors use to establish and legitimize their power?
The Mandate of Heaven
What is Scrooge's first name?
Ebeneezer
Monotheism
Name a greek philosopher.
Plato, Aristotle, and Socrates
What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople
What are two key Buddhist beliefs with numeric titles?
The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path
Name the movie: "I just like smiling, smiling is my favorite!"
Elf
This was the first written legal code that outlined both laws and prescribed punishments.
The Code of Hammurabi
What form of government was born out of Athens?
Democracy
In what system would a Lord grant a piece of land (a fief) to a Vassal (a lesser noble) in exchange for the Vassal's loyalty and military service (knights).
Feudalism
What is the Confucianist belief of filial piety?
Respect for elders
Who was the first Vice President of the United States?
John Adams
Name a factor that allowed the river civilizations to flourish.
Fertile soil
Water for irrigation
Trade routes and technology
What did Spartan society value?
Military achievements
Art and culture
Which sect of Islam believed that Muslims should follow the descendants of the prophet Muhammad?
Shia Islam
Who did Time Magazine name as the 2025 Person of the Year?
AI (Engineers of AI)
1. Complex Religion
2. Organized Government
3. Written Language
4. Social Classes
5. Job Specialization
What empire did Alexander the Great conquer?
Persian Empire
What practice did Martin Luther object to?
Indulgences
Who took power over the Mongol Empire after the death of Genghis Khan?
Kublai Khan
This popular song is typically sung after the Ball Drop on New Year's Eve.
Auld Lang Syne
(New York, New York)