QoD Archive 

Quiz of the Day

1.

WHI.4f  According to Confucius, ethics began with respect for 

A) nature
B) family
C) state
D) military

2.

WHI.5a Giovanni has decided to take a journey with three of his best friends to visit the Greek city of Corinth. Giovanni and his wolf pack are getting prepared for the journey, and they have to figure out the best route to take to get to Corinth. Giovanni lives in Hericlea Pontica, a city on the southern shore of the Black Sea. Can you help Giovanni get to Corinth? Name the geographic features and cities that Giovanni would pass through if he took a fairly direct naval route to Corinth. 3 points for each city or geographic feature.
 

3-8. Label the cities (3,4,5) and geographic features (6,7,8). Spelling counts for 6-8.

9.

WHI.5b Which of the following is NOT true of Ancient Greek religion?

A) their gods looked and acted like human beings
B) it explained natural events and human actions
C) their deities interfered in humans lives
D) it was monotheistic

10.

WHI.5d 26 miles from Athens, an important battle was fought that kept Darius and Persia from immediately crushing Athens. Near what city was this battle fought? +5 pts if you can name the year this battle occurred.

 

 

 

Bonus

 

WHI.5c Name two Athenian tyrants. 5 pts each, and spelling counts