Mesopotamia
Indus River Valley
Ancient China
The Israelites
WILD CARD
100

This Babylonian king is best remembered for a written code of 282 laws carved into stone pillars around 1754 BCE.

Hammurabi

100

In Hinduism, this ultimate goal means the soul is released from the cycle of rebirth and becomes one with Brahman

Moksha

100

Translated as ‘action,’ this concept connects good deeds with positive outcomes and bad deeds with negative ones.

Karma

100

This biblical patriarch is considered the father of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Abraham

100

In Beauty and the Beast, what object is Lumière?

A candelabra (I will accept candlestick too)

200

These massive, pyramid-like temples in Mesopotamia were built to honor the gods and were the center of city life.

Ziggurats

200

This concept, often translated as ‘duty’ or ‘righteousness,’ guides people to live ethically according to their role in society.

Dharma

200

In Buddhism, this state of perfect peace and liberation from suffering ends the cycle of rebirth.

Nirvana

200

This term refers to a binding promise or agreement, especially between God and the Israelites.

The Covenant

200

In Moana, who provides the voice of Maui?

Dwayne The Rock Johnson

300

This government system in Mesopotamia meant that leaders were seen as chosen by or connected to the gods, giving them divine authority.

Theocracy

300

Often called a Golden Age of India, this dynasty (c. 320–550 CE) saw major advances in math, science, and literature.

Gupta dynasty

300

Founded by Laozi, this Chinese philosophy emphasizes harmony with nature and following ‘the Way.’

Daoism

300

This set of rules includes honoring your parents, keeping the Sabbath, and prohibitions against stealing and lying.

The Ten Commandments

300

Which Disney princess has a raccoon sidekick named Meeko?

Pochahontas

400

Mesopotamia, known as the ‘land between two rivers,’ refers to this famous pair of rivers.

Tigris and Euphrates

400

This Indian prince became known as the Buddha after seeking an end to human suffering.

Siddhartha Gautama

400

According to this principle, natural disasters or uprisings could be signs that a dynasty had lost the gods’ favor.”

Mandate of Heaven

400

This central text of Judaism contains the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, including Genesis and Exodus.

The Torah

400

What does Ariel in The Little Mermaid call a fork?

A dinglehopper

500

First developed by the Sumerians, this wedge-shaped writing system is one of the earliest forms of written language

Cuneiform

500

This Mauryan emperor converted to Buddhism after witnessing the horrors of war and helped spread the faith across Asia.

Ashoka

500

Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism all developed during this time of war and disorder in ancient China.

Warring States Period

500

The Israelites believed that Moses led the Hebrews out of captivity from which civilization?

Egypt

500

What are the names of the 7 dwarves?

Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Bashful, Sneezy, Dopey

600

This fierce Mesopotamian empire was known for its strong army, iron weapons, and use of terror to control subjects.

Assyrians

600

This ancient Indus Valley city, along with Mohenjo-Daro, is known for its advanced urban planning and grid system.

Harappa

600

This collection of sayings and ideas, compiled by Confucius’s students, became the foundation of Confucian philosophy.

The Analects

600

Known as the Promised Land, this region was said to be given by God to Abraham and his descendants

Canaan

600

What are the names of Cinderella’s two stepsisters

Anastasia and Drizella