Story of Ali Baba
What does Ali Baba do for a living?
woodcutter
Who is Morgiana?
(Bonus: double points)
Ali Baba’s smart and brave servant.
What does "wealth" mean?
Having a large amount of money, treasure, or valuable things.
What is a famous modern story or movie where someone finds hidden treasure?
Pirates of the Caribbean, Aladdin, National Treasure, Indiana Jones, Uncharted
What do all these have in common?
(Bonus: double points)
They are all things people hunt for because they are rare and valuable!
How does Ali Baba discover the cave?
(Bonus: double points)
He sees the thieves using a magic phrase to enter.
What trait causes Cassim’s downfall?
greed
What does "plunder" mean?
To steal goods, often by force.
In video games, which popular game involves characters hunting for treasure or valuable loot?
Fortnite, Minecraft, Assassin’s Creed, Uncharted
Which famous superhero or movie character has a story similar to Ali Baba?
A) Batman
B) Spider-Man
C) Indiana Jones
D) Sherlock Holmes
C) Indiana Jones (Both explore hidden treasures and face dangerous enemies!)
What happens when Cassim tries to take treasure from the cave?
He forgets the magic words and gets trapped.
How does Morgiana prove she is loyal?
She protects Ali Baba by killing the thieves.
What does "cunning" mean?
(Bonus: double points)
Being smart in a tricky or sneaky way.
Many superhero movies show characters struggling with greed. Which Marvel Avengers villain is most like Cassim?
Thanos (obsessed with power), Loki (trickster)
"Find the Connection" – What do these have in common?
They all show that greed can lead to downfall.
How does Morgiana defeat the forty thieves?
She pours hot oil into their hiding pots.
Why does the thief captain disguise himself as an oil merchant?
To trick Ali Baba in an attempt to kill him.
What does "secluded" mean?
Hidden or far away from people.
If you had unlimited gold, what’s the smartest thing to do with it:
A) Spend it all
B) Hide it in a cave
C) Invest it wisely
D) Brag about it on social media
C) Invest it wisely
What is the biggest life lesson you can take from Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves?
Greed leads to downfall, intelligence and loyalty are valuable, and being too trusting can be dangerous.
Why does the captain of the thieves disguise himself as a merchant?
To sneak into Ali Baba’s house and take revenge.
What does Ali Baba learn from Morgiana?
Cleverness and loyalty are more valuable than gold.
What does "vengeance" mean?
The desire to take revenge.
In real life, what happens to people who become too greedy with money or power?
They often lose everything, get into trouble, or face consequences (historical examples, celebrities, etc.).
In a modern version of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, how would the story change if it happened today?
Instead of gold, the thieves might steal digital currency or valuable data. Morgiana might outsmart them using technology instead of oil.