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What was the cause of the black death?
What was the cause of the black death?
The rats from overseas
What was the main source of spread?
What was the main source of spread?
The people
What was the main effect of the black death?
What was the main effect of the black death?
People died and the city's fall, population decreased
What were the main centers for education during the middle ages?
What were the main centers for education during the middle ages?
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How can we compare the attempts to stop the spread of the black death to the spread of covid-19? Give multiple examples
How can we compare the attempts to stop the spread of the black death to the spread of covid-19? Give multiple examples
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What area of the world did each of these civilizations flourish in?
What area of the world did each of these civilizations flourish in?
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This popular game was played by the Maya using a rubber ball
This popular game was played by the Maya using a rubber ball
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What was the name of the capital of the Aztec Empire?
What was the name of the capital of the Aztec Empire?
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The conquistadors of this European nation were responsible for the fall of the Aztec and Inca empires.
The conquistadors of this European nation were responsible for the fall of the Aztec and Inca empires.
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Who led the conquest of the Aztec? (name)
Who led the conquest of the Aztec? (name)
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In terms of government, the Maya were organized into:
In terms of government, the Maya were organized into:
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This Emperor of the Aztec civilization was killed by his own people after being taken hostage by invaders.
This Emperor of the Aztec civilization was killed by his own people after being taken hostage by invaders.
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The floating gardens the Aztecs used for farming were known as
The floating gardens the Aztecs used for farming were known as
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Mesoamerican and Inca cultures displayed a complex understanding of astronomy which helped them develop a complex
Mesoamerican and Inca cultures displayed a complex understanding of astronomy which helped them develop a complex
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Which ancient Inca city and citadel was found high in the mountains undiscovered by Europeans until the modern age?
Which ancient Inca city and citadel was found high in the mountains undiscovered by Europeans until the modern age?
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The Inca civilization was built around this mountain range
The Inca civilization was built around this mountain range
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What are the staples of the Mesoamerican diet?
What are the staples of the Mesoamerican diet?
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Rather than a typical system of writing involving written language, the Inca used?
Rather than a typical system of writing involving written language, the Inca used?
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The Inca used what type of agricultural practice? Draw an example
The Inca used what type of agricultural practice? Draw an example
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The sun god in the Inca religion was the most powerful deity and was known by what name?
The sun god in the Inca religion was the most powerful deity and was known by what name?
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What was the main cause of death for those infected with the Yersinia pestis bacteria?
What was the main cause of death for those infected with the Yersinia pestis bacteria?
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Study Notes
Black Death
- Cause: Fleas on rodents from overseas
- Spread: Rodents
- Effect: Decrease in population during the middle ages
- Education centers: Monasteries
Comparing the Black Death and COVID-19
- Similarities: Need for measures to stop spread, potentially comparing preventative efforts. (Specific examples needed for this section)
Mesoamerican Civilizations
- Maya: Flourished in Mexico
- Aztecs: Flourished in Mexico
- Inca: Flourished in South America
Maya
- Popular game: Pock-tok (using a rubber ball)
- Aztec capital: Tenochtitlan
- Spanish conquistadores led by Hernan Cortes conquered the Aztecs
Inca
- Conquerors: Francisco Pizarro
- Political structure: City-States
- Aztec Emperor killed: Montezuma (by own people after being taken hostage)
- Farming method: Chinampas (floating gardens for agriculture)
Mesoamerican/Inca Cultures
- Calendar development: Advanced understanding of astronomy
- Inca city/citadel: Machu Picchu (high in the Andes Mountains)
- Staples of diet: Corn/maize
- Writing system: Knotted strings (quipus) instead of a written language (glyphs)
- Agricultural method: Terracing (draw an example using the hint provided)
Inca Religion
- Sun god: Inti (most powerful deity)
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Description
Explore the historical impact of the Black Death and the Mesoamerican civilizations in this engaging quiz. Delve into the causes and effects of the Black Death, compare it with COVID-19, and discover the rich cultures of the Maya, Aztecs, and Incas. Test your knowledge on their achievements, structures, and significant events.
