The gods in the Popol Vuh tended to do these things to their creations.

Smash them, smash their faces, or let them disintegrate

How could one become a slave in ancient Mesopotamia?

By being captured in war, By being sold by parents

Who could be considered an epic hero, and why?

Arjuna because he fought a mighty battle alongside a god

In the book of Genesis, how do we know God values people over the rest of Creation?

He breathes His own breath into Adam and makes both by hand.

In "Adoration of the Disk," how does Akhenaten feel about the sun god?

He appreciates the god's care for him and for nature.

How did Egyptians actually achieve a kind of immortality?

By preserving their writing and treasures in tombs

From studying Arjuna, we can learn that ancient India prized what traits?

Skills with weapons, focus, courage

Which of the following was typical of conquering kingdoms in ancient Mesopotamia?

They adopted the customs of the people they conquered.

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Ancient Civilizations Quiz

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1
The Indian hero Arjuna belongs to which family?
The Pandavas
The Kauravas
The Krishnas
The Dronas
2
In the story of Ruth, how does she help Naomi?
She fights away bands of thieves to protect her.
She refuses to marry Boaz in order to take care of Naomi.
She plants a field of grain to feed her.
She gleans grain to feed her.
3
The gods in the Popol Vuh tended to do these things to their creations.
Smash them, smash their faces, or let them disintegrate
Cover them with gold and silver, deck them with jewels
Boil 'em, mash 'em, stick 'em in a stew!
Bore them with long, drawn out speeches
4
This character from "The Prodigal Son" exemplifies forgiveness.
The younger brother
The pig keeper
The father
The older brother
5
How could one become a slave in ancient Mesopotamia?
By being born an outcaste
By getting kicked out of the temple
By being captured in war
By being sold by parents
6
Who could be considered an epic hero, and why?
The tortilla griddles because they smashed faces
Arjuna because he fought a mighty battle alongside a god
The prodigal son because he learned a valuable lesson
Pharoah Akhenaten because of his interaction with Ra
7
This city was the capital of Assyria.
Ur
Babylon
Uruk
Ninevah
8
In the book of Genesis, how do we know God values people over the rest of Creation?
He breathes His own breath into Adam and makes both by hand.
He tells an angel to give them flaming swords as weapons.
He lets Adam and Eve kill all the animals in the garden.
He gives Adam and Eve special gifts periodically.
9
In "Adoration of the Disk," how does Akhenaten feel about the sun god?
He appreciates the god's care for him and for nature.
He is envious of him, but admiring.
He praises the god for helping him defeat enemies.
He is jealous of the god's love for Nefertiti.
10
How did Egyptians actually achieve a kind of immortality?
By turning to the Dark Side
By making a deal with Osiris
By writing extensive letters to the thrifty Romans
By preserving their writing and treasures in tombs
11
The wheel was apparently first invented by this culture.
Indian
Egyptian
Hebrew
Mesopotamian
12
Which king was known for his great wisdom?
Duryodhana
Solomon
David
Saul
13
From studying Arjuna, we can learn that ancient India prized what traits?
Skills with weapons, focus, courage
Sneakiness, cunning, ambition
Wisdom, gentleness, meekness, care for animals
Trick question! Arjuna is not a character from India.
14
Which of the following was typical of conquering kingdoms in ancient Mesopotamia?
They never wrote things down, so they remain a mystery.
They completely obliterated the memory of their enemies.
Roasted marshmallows on the burning homes of their enemies
They adopted the customs of the people they conquered.
15
Which ancient books contain songs and hymns?
"The Book of Ruth" and the Ramayana
Psalms and the Rig Veda
The Mahabharata and the Popol Vuh

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