Greek
Egyptian
Hinduism
Buddhism
Islam
100
Who is the chief god of the ancient Greeks?
Zeus
100
The Egyptian religion reflected their most beneficial natural resource. What was it?
The Nile
100
What is the name of the system that determines everyone's place in the social order?
The Caste System
100
Buddhism came from a reformation of which religion?
Hinduism
100
What is a "Pilgrimage?"
Traveling to a holy place or a place of importance
200
Who adapted the Greek religion to their own language and culture?
The Romans
200
The Nile River was seen as peaceful because it flooded______________.
Predictably/ 3 times per year
200
To Hindus, the Ganges is a sacred river and the_________________________.
Source of all life
200
The word "Buddha" means
Enlightened One
200
Who was Mohammed?
He claimed to be God's prophet.
300
Where did the Greeks believe their gods live?
Mount Olympus
300
What is the purpose of being buried with treasures and possessions?
To take them to the afterlife.
300
The social system of Hindus is created by breaking up the body of ______________.
Shiva
300
When asked what he was, the Buddha responded, "I am awake." What does this mean?
He was able to see the world clearly and understand this life.
300
Why did Mohammed believe God had given him special revelation?
He believed that the Torah and the Bible were corrupted forms of God's word.
400
The symbol of florists who deliver flowers is often which Greek god?
Hermes
400
Osiris was the god of _______________ and Anubis was the god of ______________.
The underworld/ The dead
400
What is the story of how the Ganges was formed?
Ganga was broken up into many rivers and streams to avoid destruction of the earth.
400
DOUBLE JEOPARDY! Name the 4 noble truths in order.
All life is suffering Suffering is caused by greed Suffering can end To end suffering, follow the 8-fold path
400
Name the 5 pillars of Islam
Prayer Fasting Alms Pilgrimage Proclamation
500
What did the Oracle at Delphi supposedly do?
speak with the gods
500
DOUBLE JEOPARDY! The tips of the great pyramids were originally gold. What was the color of the other parts of the pyramids?
Bright white
500
Name the layers of the Caste System from bottom to top
Untouchables Servants/Workers Merchants Warriors Priests
500
What was the Buddha's full name before becoming the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
500
The holiest city, where Muslims must go on pilgrimage is __________, ____________________.
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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