World History Ancient Civilization

Who is Budda?

• A famous football player
• A renowned scientist
• The founder of Buddhism
• A popular Hollywood actor

What is Cuneiform?

• A type of ancient writing system
• A type of ancient currency
• A type of ancient weapon
• A type of ancient musical instrument

The Han Dynasty of China contributed which invention to society that is still used today?

• The Internet
• Airplanes
• Paper
• Electricity

The Sumerians built pyramid shaped temples in each city-state dedicated to the gods and goddesses that were known as ______________.

• Ziggurats
• Pyramids
• Sphinx
• Obelisks

The Ten Commandments were the basic guidelines for Ancient Hebrew, and they later became an important part of Christianity. What did the Israelites believe about how these guidelines came to be?

• They were created by the Israelites themselves
• They were given by Moses after a dream
• They were given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai
• They were found written on a stone tablet

Why did the Qin begin to construct a wall that became known as the Great Wall of China?

• To protect against floods
• To mark the boundary of their empire
• To protect against invasions from the north
• To create a tourist attraction

Why did Buddhism appeal to many people in ancient India and China?

• Because it offered a path to spiritual enlightenment without the need for a priestly class or complex rituals
• Because it promised wealth and prosperity
• Because it was enforced by the ruling class
• Because it was the only religion available

Who was Siddhartha Gautama?

• A Greek philosopher
• An Egyptian pharaoh
• The founder of Buddhism
• A Roman emperor

What was the MAIN reason for the construction of the Egyptian pyramids?

• To serve as tourist attractions
• To demonstrate architectural prowess
• To serve as tombs for pharaohs
• To store grain

Let's dive into Buddha's mind! How would he explain the concept of suffering?

• Buddha would say that suffering is an inherent part of existence, caused by desire and attachment, and can be ended by following the Eightfold Path

• Buddha would say that suffering is a punishment for past sins

• Buddha would say that suffering is unavoidable and has no particular cause or solution

• Buddha would say that suffering is a test from the gods