1. Who’s Who in the Ancient World: Game TODAY WE WILL COMPLETE A RESEARCH GAME IN WHICH YOU WILL RECEIVE 4 CLUES ABOUT HISTORICAL FIGURES IDENTITY. TODAY WE WILL COMPLETE A RESEARCH GAME IN WHICH YOU WILL RECEIVE 4 CLUES ABOUT HISTORICAL FIGURES IDENTITY. IN GROUPS YOU WILL FIND THE PERSON AND ANSWER THE KEY QUESTION ABOUT THEM. IN GROUPS YOU WILL FIND THE PERSON AND ANSWER THE KEY QUESTION ABOUT THEM. FEEL FREE TO USE LAPTOPS AND YOUR PARENT/GUARDIAN FOR ASSISTANCE. FEEL FREE TO USE LAPTOPS AND YOUR PARENT/GUARDIAN FOR ASSISTANCE. YOU MUST WRITE THE ANSWER INFORMATION IN YOUR NOTES OR ON CUE CARDS OR PAPER. YOU MUST WRITE THE ANSWER INFORMATION IN YOUR NOTES OR ON CUE CARDS OR PAPER. RAISE YOUR HAND WHEN YOU THINK YOU HAVE THE ANSWER. DON’T SHOUT IT OUT. RAISE YOUR HAND WHEN YOU THINK YOU HAVE THE ANSWER. DON’T SHOUT IT OUT. IN ORDER TO WIN PRIZES YOU MUST BE ONE OF THE FIRST 3 GROUPS TO FIND THE ANSWERS. GOOD LUCK! IN ORDER TO WIN PRIZES YOU MUST BE ONE OF THE FIRST 3 GROUPS TO FIND THE ANSWERS. GOOD LUCK!

2. WHO AM I?  I Defeated the “King of Kings” of the largest Empire on Earth.  I was worshipped as a God.  I was responsible for the Hellenistic Age.  My father, Phillip II conquered and united all of Greece before he died.  Question: Who and I and what is Hellenism?

3. Alexander the Great Hellenism – the spreading of the Greek language, culture, and ideas to other parts of the world (Lands Conquered by Alexander the Great). Hellenism – the spreading of the Greek language, culture, and ideas to other parts of the world (Lands Conquered by Alexander the Great).

4. Who am I?  I was a Jewish citizen of the Roman Empire.  I was born in Tarsus, in what is now the nation of Turkey.  I worked hard to rid the Roman world of Christians, but later joined their cause.  I am well remembered for my letters and am important to Christianity today.  Question: Who am I and why was I very important to early Christianity?

5. Paul, or The Apostle Paul I was an early missionary responsible for spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. I was an early missionary responsible for spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire.

6. Who am I?  I was born a wealthy Prince in India.  I finally left my palace at 29 and was disturbed by the suffering I saw in the real world.  I decided to leave my wife and kids and live as a homeless beggar to find the causes of suffering.  My beliefs about suffering created a new religion and now millions worship me.  Question: What is my real name, my given name, and what are the 4 Noble Truths?

7. Siddhartha Gautama or Buddha 1- Life is suffering 1- Life is suffering 2- Suffering is caused by desires (wanting things) 2- Suffering is caused by desires (wanting things) 3- To end suffering one must stop desires (stop wanting things) 3- To end suffering one must stop desires (stop wanting things) 4- To end desires one must follow the 8-fold path 4- To end desires one must follow the 8-fold path

8. Who am I?  I am from one of the original river valley civilizations.  I conquered and united all of my region as one empire in 1792 B.C.  I made sure everyone knew the laws and the severe punishments that came with them.  Shortly after my death, my Empire fell apart.  Question? Who am I, and what is my law 229?

9. King Hammurabi 229: If a builder build a house for some one, and does not construct it properly, and the house which he built fall in and kill its owner, then that builder shall be put to death. 229: If a builder build a house for some one, and does not construct it properly, and the house which he built fall in and kill its owner, then that builder shall be put to death.

10. Who am I?  In a time when women had few rights, I became a great leader of an Empire.  I built the great Temple of Deir el-Bahri for my final resting place.  In my statues I am sometimes portrayed as a man.  I am buried in Thebes with my father Thutmose I.  Question: Who am I and where was my Kingdom?

11. Hatshepsut I was ruler of the Egyptian Kingdom in North Africa

12. Who am I?  My Grandfather created one of the greatest Empires in India.  When I became ruler, I expanded the Empire to its greatest extent.  After one bloody battle, I was shocked by the deaths of more than 250,000 people and vowed never to wage war again.  I converted to Buddhism and created a peaceful empire that lasted until my death.  Question: Who am I, the name of my Empire, and what was the name of the battle that led me to change from a warrior to a man of peace?

13. Asoka My Empire was called the Mauryan Empire and the famous battle that led to my conversion was called Kalinga. My Empire was called the Mauryan Empire and the famous battle that led to my conversion was called Kalinga.

14. Who am I?  I was born in Greece.  I loved mathematics and astronomy.  After studying the planets and the sun I made my great discovery more than 1000 years before Nicolas Copernicus did.  No one believed me and rejected my theory.  Question: Who am I and what discovery did I make in astronomy?

15. Aristarchus I believed that the Earth and planets moved around the sun (Heliocentric Universe Theory). I believed that the Earth and planets moved around the sun (Heliocentric Universe Theory).

16. Your Turn: Who am I? Now in your groups create “Who am I?” questions for 2 people in Ancient World History (Real or in Ancient stories). Now in your groups create “Who am I?” questions for 2 people in Ancient World History (Real or in Ancient stories).  Must have 3 people from class lessons, notes, or readings.