Understanding Ancient Beliefs and Scientific Inquiry

What was one of the main questions ancient people had about the wind?

• How can we stop the wind from blowing?

• Why doesn't the wind always blow in the same direction?

• What color is the wind?

• Why does the wind blow at all?

Why is it important to be able to read and write according to the transcript?

• To travel the world

• To create beautiful art

• To learn from others and share discoveries

• To entertain ourselves

What did ancient people believe about gods and goddesses?

• They were fictional characters in stories

• They were all male

• They had power over different parts of the universe

• They lived among humans

What did Amur think about Babylon?

• It was a city without temples

• It was a small village

• It was the greatest city in the world

• It was the dirtiest city

What was the role of the priests in Babylon according to the story?

• To govern the city

• To build new temples

• To teach children

• To feed, clothe, and pray to the gods for the people

What did Warad say would happen if the sun god grew angry?

• The sun would shine brighter

• The sun might not rise the next day

• The sun would change color

• The sun would become larger

Why did Warad and Amur visit the temple of Marduk?

• To clean the temple

• To admire its beauty and give thanks

• To escape the noise of the city

• To meet the king

What was unique about the temple of Marduk?

• It was located underground

• It was made of gold

• Only the king and priests could access the top

• It was the smallest temple

What did Amur express gratitude for regarding Marduk?

• Marduk's power over the sea

• Marduk being the god of their city

• Marduk's ability to control the weather

• Marduk's role in creating the universe

What did Warad and Amur do as the sun began to set?

• They started for home

• They continued to explore the city

• They went to another temple

• They began a feast