Early Civilizations
What is a dynasty?
A dynasty is a ruling family that holds power for many years.
philosophy
What is an autocracy?
a government controlled by one person who has not won a free election
Who wrote The Hobbit?
J.R.R. Tolkien
What is Mr. Wiltz's favorite band?
the Smashing Pumpkins
Around 1050 BCE, a group called the Zhou overthrew the early Shang dynasty. They said their success was proof that they had the support of Heaven.
This idea is called the _________________________.
Mandate of Heaven
I believe that our society has problems because people have turned away from old traditions and values. If we start living by those values again, things will be better.
What philosophy do I believe in?
Confucianism
What type of economy does North Korea have?
a command economy - the government controls most aspects of economic life
How do the dwarves know which hobbit-hole to visit at the beginning of the story?
Gandalf makes a mark on Bilbo's door.
What special day are we celebrating this Sunday?
Mother's Day
Which king ended the Warring States period, declared himself the "First Emperor" of China, and began work on the Great Wall?
King Zheng
What are the five relationships at the heart of a Confucian society? (Ticket: which was the most important?)
(1) ruler and subject, (2) father and son, (3) husband and wife, (4) older and younger brothers, (5) two friends
The relationship between father and son (parents and children) was especially important. The devotion of children to their parents is called filial piety.
Ticket: why do experts doubt North Korea's claim to have a 100 percent literacy rate?
Where were the dwarves when Bilbo was alone with Gollum?
They were in the forest. They had just escaped from the goblins.
Everyone knows Charles Dickens wrote Oliver Twist.
Name three other things he wrote.
(You can use a Chrome. You have one minute.)
Answers may vary.
What is needed to create social order, according to the ideas of Legalism?
a strong leader and a strong legal system
Who was the founder of Daoism, and what is it?
Laozi (Low dzug) is considered the founder of Daoism.
Daoism is a way of living that emphasizes a simple and natural existence.
Why does Japan import most of the natural resources it uses?
It has very few natural resources of its own besides soil and water.
How did the dwarves introduce themselves to Beorn?
Two by two
Recite "Hail, Holy Queen."
No mistakes.
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy,
our life, our sweetness and our hope.
To thee do we cry,
poor banished children of Eve.
To thee do we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn then, most gracious advocate,
thine eyes of mercy toward us,
and after this our exile
show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God,
that we made be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
What did the ancient Chinese use to exchange goods, luxury items, and even ideas? (Hint: this is how Buddhism came to China.)
the Silk Road
What are the two great forces at work in nature, according to Daoists? Name and describe them.
Yin and Yang
Yin: a female force - dark, cool, and quiet
Yang: a male force: - bright, warm, and active
Name three reasons why China's economic growth slowed down in the 2010s.
* limits on freedom
* overinvestment in less productive, government-owned parts of the economy
* government corruption
* extreme economic inequality
What did Bilbo find at the top of the treasure pile?
The Arkenstone
Spell the name of Mr. Wiltz's favorite dog breed. (No Chromes. No dictionaries. Sound it out.)
Pomeranian